Puku (antelope) escapes from Wild Dog into a Croc's jaws!


Posted by Marc on Fri May 31, 2024 8:07 pm

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Just back from South Luangwa's NP in Zambia and had some incredible sightings of which the story below was one highlight.
Getting another dose of malaria fortunately came @ the end of my trip. Thankfully these days it's a simple 1 tablet a day for 3 days treatment and a rest in JoBerg saw me right.

Late evening and a Puku escapes death from the Milyoti Wild Dog pack by jumping into Kawere Lagoon, only to be met by an ambitious Croc that eventually bit off more than it could chew, and although this young male lost half it's ear, this was a small price to pay for a miraculous double escape!

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by Axel Hildebrandt on Fri May 31, 2024 10:33 pm
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What a dramatic scene, and thanks for sharing the story, Marc! I hope you have recovered by now.
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by david fletcher on Sat Jun 01, 2024 3:05 am
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Terrific action and sighting Marc. Glad you are recovered. Appreciate the info Marc. A cracker of a shot!
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by Peter Ireland on Sat Jun 01, 2024 8:52 am
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Wow, what a dramatic scene.I'm glad to hear that the Puku escaped, and that you recovered from your bout of malaria.
 

by Cynthia Crawford on Sat Jun 01, 2024 7:10 pm
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What an amazing , dramatic story and photo. Glad you both escaped serious harm!
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by Carol Clarke on Sun Jun 02, 2024 6:58 am
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Cynthia Crawford wrote: What an amazing , dramatic story and photo. Glad you both escaped serious harm!

One very lucky Puku!!

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by bruco63 on Thu Jul 04, 2024 12:26 pm
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Icredible!! Great moment in your memory!
 

by David J. Bogener on Sun Jul 14, 2024 10:52 am
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Powerful action image. Great timing.Love it.
 

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