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Watch: Leopard snatches impala in mid-air in South Africa

An unbelievable wildlife drama recently unfolded in South Africa's Greater Kruger region, taking social media by storm. In a jaw-dropping sequence captured by safari guests, a young male leopard captured an impala in mid-air in a flawless display of hunting prowess. In the viral clip, the leopard is seen silently stalking an impala near a road — just a short distance from where a pack of wild dogs was also on the hunt. In a split-second decision, the leopard switched targets and executed a mighty leap, seizing the impala in mid-air and silencing it with a firm grip on the throat—a textbook ambush that left viewers in awe. The breathtaking footage was shared on Instagram by Klaserie Drift Safari Camps, whose guests were lucky enough to witness the rare moment in person. The video has since gone viral, amassing over 2.1 million views and 134,000 likes on the platform. The safari camp detailed the entire sequence in their caption, highlighting not just the successful hunt but the chaos that followed: 'An UNBELIEVABLE scene. Young male leopard, Tumbela, was spotted stalking an impala just a block away from where wild dogs were also hunting – resulting in this incredible moment for our guests!! Instantly spotting the opportunity, he switched targets just in time to leap up and snatch the fleeing impala mid air, grasping it by the throat to stifle any sound and quickly suffocate the unfortunate animal. Despite his success and staying hidden low in the grass, he couldn't outwit the wild dogs, who returned minutes later to reclaim their would-be prize (stay tuned for more footage!) But, it wasn't quite over yet as the trailing hyena soon stepped in, triumphantly stealing the kill off the dogs and chasing Tumbela into the nearby tree. Despite losing his second kill in a week, this leopard wasn't ready to give up and quietly watched and waited – ultimately snagging himself a leg in the chaos. It's not going to fill him up, but a small consolation prize for his efforts. WHAT A WAY TO START THE DAY! A huge thanks to @klaseriedrift_safari_camps guest @jonnyk0713 for sharing this amazing footage.' A post shared by Klaserie Drift Safari Camps (@klaseriedrift_safari_camps) The clip has left social media users amazed, amused, and deeply impressed by the rawness of nature on display. One user commented, 'Amazing, not only his instinct to prepare but also to take a full body hit at speed and keep ahold. Very impressive feat, glad he got a small reward for all the efforts.' Another quipped, 'Gives another meaning to 'fast food'!' A third user wrote, 'Bro looking at the camera like 'Did you catch that?''