The panic-stricken impala’s collision with the car possibly saved its life, as the wild dogs went on to kill another impala, the lamb was spared.
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Marc explained that they’d heard a pack of wild dogs was nearby and decided to go searching if they could find them.
When they spotted the wild dogs in the distance, they noticed they were unusually active. The dogs were preparing to hunt.
Wild Dogs Prepare For The Hunt
“We had spotted the dogs the previous day, but they were fast asleep, so now to see them on the hunt was thrilling”, said Marc.
Wild dogs are strategic hunters and they positioned in preparation for an ambush of the impala.
While this was happening, Marc stopped his car in anticipation of the animals’ next moves.
The predators could be seen in the thick grass, with their distinctive black ears and black snouts. There was a moment of stillness, and then all pandemonium broke out.
Marc explains that the dogs circled one buck in a frenzy, and he believed they would remain focused on it. However, just like that, their attention shifted to another impala. This one was a young impala and appeared to have little chance.
The distressed buck started to run away from its pursuers, towards where Marc’s car was parked.
Young Impala Flees Towards Car In Distress
Marc’s video clip captures the moment of adrenaline and panic. The little buck was so distressed because of the wild dogs that it failed to notice the mammoth car before it.
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“As the sighting happened, it was extremely exciting, yet tense, at the same time. There was lots of anticipation as the dogs worked their magic,” said Marc.
Marc and the occupants of his vehicle now had a front row seat and could see the pursuit from up close. The young impala ran with all its might, still headed towards the car.
All this happened at the speed of lightning.
Animal chases are never slow and uneventful, and this one was definitely something special. The buck did not pause as it neared the car rather, it ran straight into the vehicle.
Impala Collides With Car
While the collision left the buck dazed and confused, it was possibly the best thing that had happened to it all day! Marc said, “When the young impala hit the car, the guests felt so sorry for the poor buck, however, the impala did manage to get away.”
However, while the impala lamb managed to get away, another didn’t. Marc soon noticed that the wild dogs had turned their attention to yet another buck and had made a kill.
The dazed buck had gotten away unharmed, but the wild dogs did have their feast that day! Wild dogs are skilled hunters and draw their power from the strength of the pack. An impala surrounded by wild dogs needs a miracle to survive – and it seems this impala lamb received just this.
“We really felt fortunate to witness such a remarkable sighting,” said Marc. “To see wild dogs alone is amazing, but to see them hunting and making a kill is super amazing.”