A lesson of hope

Faced with insurmountable odds, a young calf finds itself first in the clutches of a pride of lions. Then, to make matters even worse, a crocodile latches on and a tug-of-war ensues. The lions wrestle their prey from the croc and drag the bleating calf to shore. What will become of this poor calf? His herd watches nearby. What can they do?



I know the video is a bit long, but the imagery is just amazing. Before you read any further you have to finish watching the film, unless you like spoilers. I promise that it isn't too graphic. A bit gut wrenching perhaps, but not blood and gore. In the end, the other water buffalo come to the rescue and save the calf's life after minutes of torture at the hands of predators. The lions are chased off and the calf returns to his herd. Truly an amazing story of hope and overcoming adversity. So the next time you find yourself at the mercy of "lions" or the jaws of a "crocodile", think of the calf and have hope. We all have a "herd" that will come to our aid in times of need.

Here is a shorter version per Kristen's suggestion.