A stunning kick from the wildebeest distracted the hunter just in time for its meal to make its elaborate getaway at Masai Mara, Kenya
In the midst of a hectic great migration, a wildebeest makes a great escape from the jaws of a hungry crocodile.
The stunning getaway caught on camera shows the terrified animal just centimetres away from the reptile’s deadly teeth.
Unfortunately for many, they were careering straight into the path of a waiting croc.
Into the abyss: Unbeknown to many of the wildebeest, a crocodile awaited them
Feeding time: The hungry reptile awaits its meal
The river monster wasted no time springing into action, trying to capture the prey between its powerful jaws.
However, the predator got a little more than it bargained for.
Carnage: The herd is thrown into panic as a deadly croc makes its move
Outta here: The plucky wildebeest manages to avoid the rows of razor-sharp teeth
Boof! The reptile did not count on getting a well-aimed kick to its scaly jaw
Danger: Wildebeest prepare to cross a river during the Great Migration
Cost: Tragically, many of the wildebeest had lost their young on the journey
Award winning wildlife photographer Andrey Gudkov travelled to the Kenyan reserve and was able to shoot this nail-biting scene.