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(11-06-2023, 06:58 PM)criollo2mil Wrote: The guide said he god a good look and there does seem to be a bite in his hind leg region with swelling
Also the way he is running here from hippo, looks like he is slightly jumping on that leg:
Very likely he was bitten by snake, hope he can pull it thru, he needs a meal.
Came here to post this same video. While there is a hitch in his step, he was at least able to respond and get himself out of danger rather quickly in this incident. The guide said he believes S8 is strong enough, and that he'll be able to pull through this. He clearly wants to keep himself near a water source, so he might lay near this lake for a bit. You could see large congregations of ticks near his groin, and up on his chest near his mane, areas he should typically be able to clean himself. so whatever has happened, a likely snake bite, is really taking it's toll on hm, his body is fighting hard right now.