Footage has emerged of a man rescuing an impala that became stuck neck-high in mud.

The video, captured in Tanzania, shows the man getting into the mud and hauling the female impala out with his hands.

He eventually managed to bring the animal out unharmed.

"It's true that it's not a good idea to interfere in nature but when it comes to a distressed female impala stuck up to her neck in mud at sundown then exceptions have to be made," the filmer wrote online.

Although the footage was captured in 2014, it has recently emerged online.

It's true that it's not a good idea to interfere in nature but when it comes to a distressed female impala stuck up to her neck in mud at sundowners then exceptions have to be made - albeit poorly thought through exceptions!Remember, when attempting to rescue any animal from a waterhole - always remember to remove your phone from your pocket first! Oh, and probably not a good idea to attempt this sort of thing inside a National Park where authorities don't look too kindly on people getting out of their vehicles and man handling the wildlife. By way of a disclaimer, this episode took place on a private concession.