Lioness jumps off Crocodile bridge after her cub in Kruger National Park

We just entered the Crocodile bridge gate at the Kruger National Park and found a lioness on the bridge acting strange. We had no idea of what was actually happening and were puzzled at the behavior of the lioness and couldn't believe it when she jumped into the river. We found out afterwards that her two cubs were swimming across the river to her and that she was trying to ward off a croc that was baring down on them. The moment the croc crabbed one of the little cubs I took my eye off the viewfinder to look at the splash in the water and unfortunately didn't follow her jumping in. If only we knew what actually happened we could've captured something spectacular! To look at photo's of the event go to www.latestsight... credit goes to Stella Stewart for the incredible photos.

[@jaimeeclair8999]

The fear and desperation of any mother realizing that her offspring is missing!

[@damage6836]

i know...hilarious...

[@jaimeeclair8999]

Hahahahah, of course, dads too! I didn't mean to exclude them. I know they love their children just as much as the mothers do.

[@abrahamrivera6298]

Jaime eclair except Casey Anthony

[@jonmacdonald5345]

Abraham Rivera Too Soon!!!!!

[@MJ-wi1tc]

That was so emotional for me I think it made me start my period early

[@wolfking9856]

The amount of love and care that comes from a mother is unbelievable they would truly do anything for us to keep us safe ❤️

[@jahanbaxter]

@john dunne insecure much ?

[@intheringboxing1783]

She's beautiful

[@freshlove7926]

Javier Verdugo - hey papi

[@mr.frenzy7304]

Javier Verdugo u like em Furry

[@freshlove7926]

GOD - he likes his men furry , so yeah he does

[@freshlove7926]

Javier Verdugo -hermoso , are u single?

[@followjustcallme_dell5058]

Javier Verdugo thank u lool

[@arbazKhan91]

One word "Mother"

[@anamira2908]

Yes :')

[@jahbless4063]

arbaz khan yap

[@kitkat-um5ri]

Barry wHite It's not like it's her fault. It's just how things go. I mean, they know they can't overpower a male lion so there is nothing they can do.

[@kitkat-um5ri]

Barry wHite Have you noticed a lioness will protect their cubs from every other thing BUT a lion??? A lot of lionesses still try to protect their cubs from lions though too sometimes. And like I said, it's just how they were made. It's not like they have this cruel mindset of wanting their cubs to die.

[@saber9mm881]

Barry wHite Your mom can relate too

[@elainemarie9470]

The heart-wrenching pain of the mother was palpable on this video. A universal emotion unspoken, yet completely understood. I'm very sorry about the one cub taken, but glad one was saved.

[@DarkSmile-kn4fs]

0:39 That's gotta be the slowest reaction speed I've ever seen.

[@qandilkakka2095]

The is nothing is more powerful then mothers love.

[@rossmiller6638]

Qandil kaka what about a nuke

[@antipathy17]

That's bullshit but I see what you are saying.

[@rossmiller6638]

antipathy17 you smell

[@joeill620]

Qandil kaka what about a dad's love

[@Bigassfool]

Qandil kaka Uhhhhhh im pretty sure money is more powerful

[@HaokoTheDude]

Shit i got emotional by this. Did not expect that

[@lilascutepets7994]

.. no....this is very sad video.....

[@Jojohumf]

Why not go and put them back in their natural environment instead of forcing them to live in areas they’re not built for

[@GhostInShell_]

Cetus Because sadly they will be hunt down by illegal hunters...

[@kanyeeast2319]

WitchDoll no they won’t

[@dexeronstarsurge]

Kanye East poachers are all over. This is the safest place for them and for the moment the only way to keep them from going extinct

[@davidholcomb9393]

Looks like the poor girl has lost her Cub to a Croc most likely or drowned.

[@larcm3]

So sad. You can feel her sense of helplessness and concern for her cubs

[@adu1991]

She's so beautiful.... I hope she's okay.

[@zyonthez1079]

adu1991 she isn't nigga, you saw she ain't find her cub.

[@adu1991]

zyonthez I'm guessing that you're as dumb as you look. Don't call me the N word ever again.

[@franz.francisco]

lmaooooo

[@nunusknees2928]

adu1991 Nigga

[@dabedavida7614]

adu1991 I'm white so If i say night i would get my ass beat

[@panchitabell6249]

Aww, I wonder if she ever found her baby, so sad😢

[@goddesshatmehit4861]

Panchita Bell she found one the croc ate the other which is nothing to be sad about she eats others babies all the time it’s the circle of life

[@youngballer8441]

Quickie Mart how u kno

[@tuch9992]

Quickie Mart it is sad shut the fuck up

[@panchitabell6249]

Tu Ch wtf are you talking to?

[@tuch9992]

Panchita Bell not you so mind your own business

[@Mikeallmighty]

looks like that leash is choking her.

[@kyuzo26]

like your IQ is choking you

[@devillevanrensburg499]

It's a collar they put on the animals to track them throughout the park. Although I don't like seeing it myself it has many benefits knowing where these animals are, if they are still fit and healthy or if there is no movement on the collar they know something is wrong with the lioness

[@johnvincentdantes3427]

my wife invented that. boy is she tracking alright.

[@siwadedumelyayet474]

Deville van Rensburg i know but it shouldn't have been this tight

[@samysdefer]

actually not

[@haleygrace9055]

This literally almost made me cry.. she jumped in to try and find her cub and she failed to find he loved one😭I feel so bad and I wish I didn’t watch this heartbreaking video.. so sad 😞

[@tapzap]

M.O.T.H.E.R

[@ethanverbeek1226]

TapZap 1k likes no comment... Wtf

[@tuyenikumwe2663]

Nothing stronger than the love a mother has for her child.

[@diehardeaglesfansince1994]

How about the love a father has for his kid?

[@niceone5224]

@@diehardeaglesfansince1994. I know it right.But there is no father there,all he said was only in the video about the mom tiger saves her child..

[@diggydodges3826]

Boss - You're late. Worker - There was a Lion in the middle of the road. Boss - That was your excuse yesterday. Worker - But there really was a Lion...........this time. Boss - You're FIRED. Worker - OHHH........but, but, but there was a Lion.

[@SWIPERPlays]

Meh

[@bluelightmoon777]

DIGGY DODGES haha haha haha haha H A h a H a a A haHaaha

[@aishaanglade5857]

That's funny 😆

[@dfelixrx7]

It’s just not funny. 😐 sorry

[@scottytoohotty3461]

Just stop 😂

[@sheFEISTY.43110]

poor cubs. the mother was very brave. she could have died too but she was able to save at least one of her cub.

[@usmanhameed1303]

Where are Crocs when wr need them

[@HelixMaster12]

So many people complaining about the collar, so let's get this straight. The collar is to track the lion so if something wrong happens to her the park rangers can help. It's actually the opposite of cruel.

[@vineandbranch]

I was wondering why she had a collar! I didn't realize this. that's pretty neat. her poor baby though :(

[@marcoli1215]

Who is complaining?

[@vdp5837]

This made me cry :(

[@GianniEndo]

VD P sensitive lil bitch

[@gumelini1]

VD P phussy

[@Ayveh]

It's really sad :(

[@ehboss3220]

Alberto Guardado defender

[@sanchez1113]

La Rochelle your kind are real life, thats why this world is so fucked up!

[@cazgreen1]

That is so sad that she lost one of her cubs, they are so protective, i know its nature, but sometimes nature sucks!!!! That would have made a great action photo her jumping off the bridge like that, i wish i was there at that point with my camera :)

[@davesstuff1599]

Who says cats are afraid of the water?

[@joelfigueredo957]

David's Favorite Videos just because your afraid doesn’t mean your not brave enough

[@ROC14088]

David's Favorite Videos Lions never were

[@mr.yeetersons31]

David's Favorite Videos lmao

[@mr.yeetersons31]

The Illustrious One they never did actually lions did swim in water only pet cats dont

[@baypeppard2565]

Tigers love to swim but just because you don't like something doesn't mean you don't do it like a child

[@footballplayz5904]

did she get her cub

[@devillevanren]

She found the one at the end, she disappeared into the bushes so I couldn't film it. The other was taken by the croc.

[@sarangi4517]

devillevanren Thank God... I meant mom for that

[@aaron44ornelas]

awww:(

[@Danny-ri4jb]

devillevanren awe. so sad.. What a great mom swimming for her kid

[@yashajackson5312]

Pip Smith yes the smaller ones on land I've seen happen

[@kicks1124]

I was watching a video about a house forclosure before this on and the title mixed, for a split second I read lioness jump off the bridge after for closure.

[@devillevanren]

kicks 1 Hahahaha that made me chuckle 😁

[@Blackxwidow5]

kicks 1 omg 😂😂😂

[@ms.artichokecheesepizzawst3239]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@marianamarino126]

Poor thing 😢 look how stressed she is 😢 that's so sad I can't help but feel for her 😢 omg and take that damn collar off her!

[@adamfirth3082]

M Marino its a gps collar to track them and help with conservation.

[@ericcamacho7642]

M Marino yea good luck getting it off

[@BigPlanetful]

M Marino, it's there to help the lion, what is wrong with you? It can breathe fine, otherwise they would take it off, they test these things

[@sku36]

the collar is to protect the lions...

[@JSSTyger]

Is having a collar like animal cruelty? Its like wearing a necklace. Lets be serious here.

[@seerpakovski]

now I'm going to search videos of lions eating crocodiles.

[@arnpun]

Scarface Pnut same

[@9891Daniels]

What a load of croc , you must be lion.

[@kylemcentee2234]

smh

[@youngjoseph6319]

Jay Dee what a croc of shit

[@innovativesyd]

Best comment I’ve seen thus far

[@onixreyesalvarado6091]

Jay Dee Why aren't you top comment

[@kbandzz8847]

Jay Dee 😂😂😂I hate u for DAT 😂

[@GarageStudio7]

I wouldn't wish this on any mother, regardless of species... I truly hope she found her baby.

[@fbm9001]

The crocodile already ate them

[@jacquin.799]

This broke my heart! That’s a mother’s love!

[@dictatornoodle1260]

Brownsugar Jay instinct*

[@Hi-op8rg]

There is nothing stronger than a mother’s love

[@basketballarcadeninja6623]

There's nothing stronger than a fathers love

[@mmmarian]

Aww what a great act. This shows us that animals are (sometimes) better than humans. I've seen some parents who couldn't take risk even if their child's life is in danger.

[@Tirrell25]

Its amazing how animals are natural swimmers even for the ones who dont like water and will avoid it at all cost.

[@morganleigh918]

She lost her baby!😭💞💞🦁🦁💞💞

[@lolhi5217]

+Valayar Checkpost I'm pretty sure only males do that in order to mate with the female.

[@lolhi5217]

+Valayar Checkpost ah! Yeah will if they can :) but maybe there was a croc in there... Who knows. I am curious about it too.

[@dictatornoodle1260]

Morgan D well no shit

[@SuperTamig]

This made me cry....so sad😢😢

[@katjawieczorekkoenings6732]

That is so heart wrenching. A mother trying to look for her child.

[@aliciad2896]

That's heartbreaking. So sorry mama :(

[@jordannicolexxx]

i'm so sad she lost one of her cubs ):

[@cristobalmarcobuceo]

OneManCoverBand what really

[@cristobalmarcobuceo]

OneManCoverBand you're right. It's just so fun to be a jerk on the internet. Am I right or wrong? Tell me you didn't at least chuckle at my response...

[@CIA_Is_aTerrorist_Orginization]

This should cheer you up old sport kzbin.info/www/bejne/eom0lJKsatadiZY

[@forbiddenXsanctuary]

He said "what the hell" as if the cat couldnt swim lol

[@leoguevara17]

MOTHER'S LOVE MY FRIENDS!!

[@dictatornoodle1260]

Leo Guevara instinct*

[@stephvonsmith]

I regret watching this

[@CIA_Is_aTerrorist_Orginization]

Enjoy kzbin.info/www/bejne/eom0lJKsatadiZY

[@deebillingsley9592]

Stephvon Smith I'm wondering why I watched it.. I have a very soft spot for animals.

[@ariannacarreno5788]

Don't click that link, it's a video similar to this one.

[@itsmauwiechan9617]

What is the most beautiful word in the world? *Mother* 👌💕

[@goalie2998]

When dad is watching the kids....

[@wolfywlf3983]

Lioness:Kits you’re grounded

[@morganleigh918]

Awww that’s so sad!!😭😭😭😭😭💞💞🦁💞💞

[@Ayveh]

Right :(

[@CIA_Is_aTerrorist_Orginization]

This should make you feel better kzbin.info/www/bejne/eom0lJKsatadiZY

[@PunkyBoyGWiz]

those eyes are scary af

[@huntersreptiles2068]

Oh my god, that’s so amazing and beautiful😭💙i hope she found her baby. Also... why does it look like there’s a collar around her neck?...

[@toraltoral3509]

Hunter Ak47 so Rangers could track her.

[@bullyboy131]

At the end when she looks at the camera she's like "humans please help."

[@michealbell1088]

Animal parenting is better than human parenting all around

[@princessmenen9064]

LionsAllday DETROIT Lol leave them be some ppl and there stupidity gets to a whole another different level

[@1wayDrell]

Micheal Bell Well humans are animals soooo....

[@OblivionRaining]

Well, until a lion eats their young, which has been known to happen.

[@adu1991]

You're probably right. My mother & father suck at parenting.

[@laurencanihaveyourcamila5749]

Yes 100% yes. And it’s so disgusting to think that over 2,000 babies are killed a day from abortion. I can’t believe how heartless people are..

[@RLaraMoore]

Why does she have on a collar?

[@AtarahDerek]

It's a radio collar. It means she's one of the individuals biologists track to monitor the health of the park's pride. It also means she has a name.

[@cloroxbleachsaiddonttrustr3517]

R. Lara-Moore becuase they fetish eveything GOD made.

[@columbusohio72]

Because stupid humans put it on

[@apillow8724]

Clorox Bleach Said Don't Trust Rahj I'm sorry, what?

[@melb2723]

AtarahDerek what a well explained answer. Tnx

[@thatkidcarlos5292]

Awww I hope her cubs are okay

[@nm2795]

Awww I hope she got her cub. I’m a single momma with 2 sons and last year we was kayaking. Then here was a momma bear and her cub. Well I had my 2 boys. So I got between them and the bears and we paddled like heck. The bear just watched us. But I would die for my sons. They are my life. I’d be nothing without my boys

[@millymontalvo8338]

Poor thing

[@gracegonzales9208]

poor mama

[@Eluvien737]

“Stupid Animals” a quote I once heard before. When ‘animals’ are better than most humans in their pov.

[@qaiii3074]

What kind of camera did you use to capture all of this??

[@majesty3978]

I'm crying...😭😭😭😭😭

[@JB-kg3js]

Anyone know what happened after? The wild is so beautiful and dangerous. Hoping for the best.

[@elainemarie9470]

Jei Bee Yes, the poster wrote about it on a few replies. Should add to the description box, but even the photos link didn't work. There were two cubs. Sadly, the crocodile got one, and the lioness found the other one alive in the brush. This was gut-wrenching to watch.

[@don5543]

No mother deserves to lose their baby. Sad 😢

[@leoreutov6659]

A mothers love is like no other in the world we live in. Only God can show greater love than a mother to her children.

[@erieb720]

Lioness do not play about their cubs.

[@stephancunningham3072]

Erie B no animals do. You can't mess with their food or their babies.

[@cuLiref]

Don't you ever post animal videos like this that don't have happy endings... Ever

[@Rambutan.]

Culiref M0nst4r Welcome to the world, cloud brain.

[@uhhdexxterr2284]

Culiref M0nst4r Well not everything has a happy ending fuckin pussy

[@uhhdexxterr2284]

Culiref M0nst4r damn such a clever comeback. You baby back bitch.

[@lindasue1872]

Culiref M0nst4r The lioness had 2 cubs. The film was cut short. She was able to save one cub. The other cub was not fortunate. The croc took the other, so in essence, it was a fairly happy ending.

[@cuLiref]

Sheena Lewis Thanks for trying to make me feel better... It worked 😊

[@bludst]

Poor mother, I feel so terrible. We are such horrible people for keeping animals where they shouldn't be.

[@dictatornoodle1260]

Funky_ Biscuit45 ??? How are we terrible for keeping them somewhere? The animals are living normal lives it’s just that they are in a different area

[@ItzZaid]

lion: uuuaaah, what do I do....you know what fuck this. YEEEEEEATE

[@antwto8784]

Just doing what any mother would do

[@dictatornoodle1260]

ant wto lioness* Any normal lioness would do this

[@jml48108]

ITS SOMEONES PET... IT HAS A COLLAR

[@astroflight6571]

She has been tagged by the park for research and her protection.

[@devillevanren]

You obviously haven't been to the Kruger yet. I'd implore you to try and go. It's as wild a place as you can imagine.

[@forpetessake3532]

Jeremy Lim They collar them to track - not a pet

[@leseanwalston7916]

Was wondering why so many dislikes until I reached end of video and realized the title was some good Clickbait..Lol 😒

[@Blissee_]

MOTHER OF THE YEAR

[@trumplover573]

CROCODILES GOT TO EAT TOO.

[@chrisby6635]

Nobody cares, let them starve.

[@shymareal9592]

Only animals in the world I want extinct are crocodiles, alligators and snakes. But kill all fucking crocs and alligators. Those bastards would eat their own kids

[@tech_shield6963]

PenguinxII G not all crocs dumbass

[@christianbitar4216]

biscuit gamer327 Trust me, no one will shithead just like barely no one donates money for these wild animals safety.

[@brettforsyth4842]

shyma Real You know, some reptiles eat their own young and some people abandon, murder, or molest their children.

[@sweetscience1019]

What is on her neck ? Where are her cubs ? Why didn’t she get attacked by crocs ? So many questions!

[@WickedKnives001iK]

Very heart broken video! RIP... cubby

[@brookeandrews9388]

I got emotional but that is a good mother❤❤❤😥

[@anamira2908]

What a beautiful animal! Majestic! Poor mother though :(

[@camdonstuder7601]

Mother's love is stronger then her fear of death she jumped right in even thought it was dangerous

[@dictatornoodle1260]

Camdon Studer mother’s instinct*

[@40Believer]

Did she find them or not ? Before you posted, you should have told after the video what happened with her cubs

[@TheLenny655]

A mother's love has no bounds

[@kacixcc]

Those eyes are beautiful. Does anyone know if the cubs where saved?

[@KingAhmed007]

Mother's Love is precious 😘💕

[@allyjay7395]

Did her cub drown? This is so sad. It reminds me of my cats after we sent her kittens off to new homes. I can tell they still miss them and sometimes look for them even now... :(

[@arrianetamor6298]

Today is Mother's Day and this appeared on my recommendation. 💖

[@kate1940]

Any caring and loving mother would risk her life to save her offspring

[@mississippimillionaire3790]

There is NO earthly substitute for a mother's love!

[@MikkelBach-G]

This is the act of a mother! She might be mad at you , but will do just anything for you! No matter what

[@mmhall1981]

Her collar is clearly too tight. Please provide details of what happened.

[@q8yrandomstuff]

The look on her face at 1:46 saying I will fight the whole world for my children, the mother love to her children is such an amazing God creation.

[@popcultureinelchuco]

Why does it have a collar on? Escaped pet? Is the collar choking her? So many questions

[@apocalimp2401]

Did she get reunited with the cub?

[@dreaviles3124]

what a brave mom 💗

[@solitudeinarctic787]

1:50 that look of hopelessness breaks my heart.

[@rohanns744]

Mothers love is ultimate

[@jadaketzer3769]

This brings tears to my eyes 😢

[@Thefishingplumber]

The grip of the crocs jaw just like snow white

[@michaelreilly3513]

Why would you not move your camera while she jumped?

[@theprayersvault]

You all should read the description before making comments..........jeez

[@cesarguardiola4045]

Croc: That cub sammich was Mmm mmm good. And i ain't lion.

[@judahgoddessofwar4tmhgodme800]

Where the baby at 🤔 Why you didn't film the cup fell in the water

[@yunglegend0082]

1:42 is a lengendary picture

[@keepXonXrockin]

People in the background leaning out of the windows - great.

[@grahamyodude]

Wow video cuts out just as it was getting good you can hear a crocodile hissing at the end

[@sergsrt8]

Dude wtf chill why u so mad?

[@heyjorn2461]

U stop recording when was the most important...did she find a cub?

[@redrobin9949]

Lol is this dude the voice of Shrek