Durban, South Africa – November 25, 2025 A peaceful afternoon in the backyard erupted into utter chaos when a lion slipped through a broken section of fence and headed straight toward a baby lying on a blanket — only for the family dog and the child’s mother to leap into action in one of the most dramatic rescues ever caught on home security footage. The clip opens with the baby lying on a soft mat, babbling and kicking at the air. The family dog lounges just a few feet away, relaxed but alert.