THE SUN (London, UK) 28 October 10 Baby Elephant Vs Hungry Crocodile
Photo at URL below: Snapped ... croc and elephant's tug of war with trunk is caught on camera
(Johan Opperman/ solentnews.co.uk)
This tiny elephant breathed a sigh of relief after his life was very nearly TRUNK-ATED.
The unlucky toddler got the shock of his life as he tried to take a sip from this watering hole.
A camouflaged croc lurched out of the swamp and clamped its massive jaws round his trunk.
Fellow African Bush elephants raced to the rescue of the stricken youngster while the pair fought a goliath tug of war.
The herd stamped their feet and roared, scaring the croc off as amateur photographer Johan Opperman captured the amazing scene in the Kruger National Park, South Africa.
Johan, 38, said: "It was hoping for a nice lunch.
"I've heard this is very rare, and that crocodiles do not normally try to catch elephants."
Not bad for a holiday SNAP, Johan.
Baby Elephant Vs Hungry Crocodile