An impala has been captured on camera sensationally escaping two cheetahs - by leaping into a car full of tourists.
The terrified animal appeared to be a seconds from death when an unexpected window of opportunity appeared.
Samantha Pittendrigh, 20, filmed as the impala leapt through the passenger-side window of a Toyota Prado.
She said: "We started freaking out going crazy. We couldn't believe it - we were absolutely dumbstruck.
"We watched the cheetah chasing the impala. We saw a few of them turn around in the bushes towards the road they were running from.
"All of a sudden we saw the impala jump out of the bushes and then someone started screaming 'it is in the car, it is in the car'.
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The terrified animal appeared to be a seconds from death when an unexpected window of opportunity appeared.
Samantha Pittendrigh, 20, filmed as the impala leapt through the passenger-side window of a Toyota Prado.
She said: "We started freaking out going crazy. We couldn't believe it - we were absolutely dumbstruck.
"We watched the cheetah chasing the impala. We saw a few of them turn around in the bushes towards the road they were running from.
"All of a sudden we saw the impala jump out of the bushes and then someone started screaming 'it is in the car, it is in the car'.
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Wow, that was amazing. Luckily the cheetah didn't follow and those people stayed cool enough not to panic and open the car door.
Glad the impala was so intelligent to take the split second chance to jump into the car. :)
Nature is truly wonderful and awe inspiring yet cruel as well. I'm happy for the Impala & sad that the Cheetah went hungry.
How Incredible! God's creatures are amazing!
That was amazing.The impala was smart to jump in the car. I'm glad no one got hurt.
Put a collar on it and bring it home