As the sun dipped below the horizon, casting a fiery orange glow across the savannah, a group of tourists wound their way back to camp, their day of safari drawing to a close. But one of them noticed something unusual near the riverbank. At first, it looked like a large shadow struggling in the water. It wasn’t until they looked closer that they realized it was a lion—caught in the current, fighting to stay afloat.
Instinctively, the man who noticed the lion leapt into action. Despite the cold river and the swift current, he knew he couldn’t just stand by. Lions were strong swimmers, but this one was clearly in trouble, struggling as if injured, its strength running out. Without a second thought, he dropped his gear and rushed into…