A wild boar was spotted making an improbable journey across the mighty Yangtze River in eastern China.

The incredible video was filmed in Nanjing City in Jiangsu Province on November 27.

The personnel on duty at the Jiangsu Nanjing Maritime Traffic Control Centre noticed an unusual sight through a camera positioned on a bridge of the Yangtze River.

The wild boar, with remarkable agility, was determined to cross the river, embarking on an epic journey from north to south. The boar skillfully manoeuvred through the bustling traffic of cargo ships and vessels.

Despite the challenging conditions and the presence of numerous ships, the fearless boar managed to avoid collisions.

Miraculously, after approximately 12 minutes of intense swimming, the wild boar reached the safety of the riverbank. It shook off the water from its body and calmly strolled away.

According to wildlife experts, wild boars are natural swimmers, and their ability to swim is attributed to their unique physical characteristics. Their relatively small body density, shorter limbs, and a larger proportion of their body devoted to the chest and abdominal cavity provide ample buoyancy. Additionally, the oily nature of their fur enhances their waterproofing, allowing them to glide through the water effortlessly.

The video was provided by local media with permission.

11月27日17点21分左右 ，江苏南京海事局交管中心值班人员 ，通过安置在长江三桥上的摄像头发现 一头野猪 正在由北向南横渡长江。
期间，野猪灵活地避开了多艘航行中的轮船，最终于17点33分安全上岸。耗时12分钟左右。最后只见它甩了甩身上的水，悠然离去。
据悉，野猪是天生的游泳健将。动物专家表示，野猪之所以能游泳，主要是因为野猪的身体密度小，四肢不长，躯干的比例大，胸腹腔能提供的较大的浮力；加上野猪的毛发有油性，防水性向来好。