A screenshot from media reports showing a water buffalo swimming 5.4 kilometers across Yangtze River

A water buffalo was recently spotted on the side of the Yangtze River in East China’s Jiangsu Province, with surveillance footage capturing the animal’s incredible 5.4-kilometer swim across the river.

After receiving a call from a citizen, local police launched an investigation and discovered that the water buffalo had entered the Yangtze River from a port and had successfully made its way to the shores following a 5.4-kilometer swim.

Following a search, police located the water buffalo’s owner and returned the animal to safety. 

The incident has amazed netizens online, with many netizens noting the buffalo’s impressive swimming skills and long-distance endurance.

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