The turtle takes just a second to plunge head first into a nearby lake.

Jul 15, 2013 20:56 GMT  ·  By

People assume ninja turtles are the stuff of legends. Apparently, this is not the case. On the contrary, ninja turtles are as real as it gets. Check out the video above if you don't believe me.

The footage shows a turtle jumping into a nearby lake. Granted, the turtle's journey towards the water is by no means as smooth as one would expect it to be, but I suppose this is what makes the video worth watching.

This ninja wanna-be's jump looks more like a series of tumbles. The turtle starts walking towards the lake, trips and falls on its back. Somehow, it still manages to make it to its final destination.

Thomas Backlund, who posted the video online, says that the turtle was caught on camera by his brother, Alan. However, it was he who added the soundtrack.