Video Of The Week - Antelope Takes Out Racing Cyclist
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17-year-old mountain biker Evan van der Spuy was zooming across the wilderness near Pietermaritzburg the capital and second largest city of Kwa-Zulu Natal, when he was suddenly knocked off his bike - By an equally fast Red Hartebeest, a species of antelope native to South Africa.
While Evan didn't even know what hit him, Travis Walker witnessed the entire scene as it unfolded and even tried to warn his fellow competitor. The best part is that he caught the whole thing on tape, thanks to a video camera that was affixed to his handlebars. Also, while both human and animal were a little dazed, neither suffered any permanent damage.
The Red Hartebeest is a large antelope, which can weigh up to 330lbs and reach speeds of around 30 miles per hour. And, while they possess an excellent sense of smell and hearing, they are known to have very poor eyesight, which explains the collision.
Resources: guardian.co.uk, washingtonpost.com
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- Ryan :)over 13 yearsWho knew that Antelope murder mountain bikers!!!!!!!!!!!!! That was CRAZY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
- Amandaover 13 yearsI think since the guy is not hurt I shouldn`t feel bad for him. But what if the antelope was? Then I would feel bad for it.
- Ravraj & Carlosover 13 yearsIt would not be fun by getting hit with an antaloupe
- Kailynover 13 yearsOWWWWWWWW!!!!!! I feel SOOOOO bad for the guy ANd the Animal I saw it on AFV too Hey Evan HIs name is Evan HAHA:)
- Ronakover 13 yearswow thats so funny but not the the guy attacked.
- jamesover 13 yearsI dont want to get hit by an antaloupe
- evanover 13 yearsha ha ha I saw this vid on AFV that must of hurt
- ellaover 13 yearsi hope that the guy is okay. That animal came out of nowhere.
- Linzeeover 13 yearsI remember my dad showing me this on his compurter. OW!
- nickover 13 yearsMan I hope that the person did not get hurt. But he might of broke a bone.