A water buffalo was spotted swimming 5.4 kilometers in the Yangtze River

Screenshot from media reports showing a water buffalo swimming 5.4 kilometers across the Yangtze River

A water buffalo was recently spotted on the banks of the Yangtze River in east China’s Jiangsu Province, and surveillance cameras captured the animal’s incredible 5.4km swim across the river.

After receiving a call from a citizen, the local police started an investigation and found that the water buffalo entered the Yangtze River from the port and successfully swam 5.4 kilometers to the shore.

After a search, the police found the owner of the buffalo and returned the animal to a safe place.

The incident shocked netizens, with many netizens praising the buffalo’s impressive swimming skills and long-distance endurance.

thepaper.cn-Global Times