This is the incredible moment a wildebeest caught in the jaws of a pack of crocodiles was saved by a group of hippos.
The astonishing footage in South Africa’s Kruger Wildlife Park was captured by Chasin Africa Safaris.
The wildebeest is shown being attacked on the banks of a river and getting its heads caught in the jaws of a massive Nile crocodile.
A second enormous reptile then swoops, biting its tail as the pair begin dragging it into the water in a bid to drown it.
But a group of hippos nearby decide to intervene and begin surrounding the wildebeest to prevent the crocodiles killing it.
Incredibly, the animal then manages to swim out of the water and on to the opposing riverbank with only a foot injury.
The brutal attack is watched by a group of hippos in the South African national park
After watching the attack, a group of hippos intervene – biting at the huge crocodiles
One hippo manages to free the prey animal from the croc’s jaws
The hippos watch over the wounded animal as it escapes the attack and makes its way towards the shore
The wildebeest emerges from the attack with one of its hoofs hanging off
The leader of the safari group, named only as Chase, told Latest Sightings: “The hippos close by seemed to be very perturbed by what was happening and it looked for a moment as if they also wanted to join in on this kill.
“They kept the wildebeest surrounded and it all looked like a pretty hopeless situation.
“The wildebeest was obviously exhausted and it seemed as if the hippos sensed its fear of the whole ordeal.
“They calmly kept close by to wildebeest but he seemed to have spooked and picked up a second wind changing direction and seeking another escape route.”