Desperate Giraffe Stuck in Mud for 40 Minutes

Video ID: CPM1040 This is the incredible moment a persistent giraffe fought to escape muddy waters for 40 minutes as crocodiles closed in. Malcolm Ryen, the manager at Lake Manze camp in Nyerere N.P, Southern Tanzania, filmed this video from the dining area looks at the lake on June 8 when an adult male got into trouble. Amazing footage - viewed more than 1million times - shows the giraffe's legs sink into the mud up to its stomach. To license this video clip for editorial or commercial use, contact [email protected].