A recent Twitter post has captured the internet’s attention with a dramatic wildlife encounter that unfolded on the final green of Skukuza Golf Club in Kruger National Park, South Africa.
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The video captioned, ‘This is insane! Two lions had killed an impala on the final green @skukuzagolfclub while restaurant guests watched on. They were then chased off by hyenas and a crocodile! Not your regular golf course occurrence,’ shows a scene straight out of a nature documentary.
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This is insane! Two lions had killed an impala on the final green @skukuzagolfclub while restaurant guests watched on. They were then chased off by hyenas and a crocodile! Not your regular golf course occurrence. Kruger National Park, South Africa.🇿🇦 pic.twitter.com/7pReME30LA
— Andrew Rice (@AndrewRiceGolf) August 13, 2024
In the video, two lions are seen making a successful kill, bringing down an impala on the golf course’s final green. As the big cats begin to enjoy their meal, the tranquillity is quickly shattered by the arrival of a pack of hyenas.
As if the situation wasn’t chaotic enough, a crocodile suddenly enters the fray. The reptile’s presence adds another layer of danger, creating a tense standoff between the predators. Eventually, the lions retreat, leaving the impala carcass to the hyenas and the lurking crocodile.
What makes this event even more extraordinary is the fact that it took place within view of the Skukuza Golf Club’s restaurant, allowing guests to witness the entire spectacle.
Skukuza Golf Club is known for its unique location in Kruger National Park, where encounters with wildlife are common, but this particular incident has left many in awe.
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