Synopsis for the TV Cartoon Battle At Dead River

In this episode Kimba incurs the wrath of Claw, a villainous lion who desires to rule the jungle, by rescuing Kitty- a lovely little lioness- who is on her way to the mountains to visit an uncle. So infuriated is Claw by the rescue that he decides the time has come to discredit Kimba completely as Prince of the Jungle by causing distention among the animals and then stepping in as undisputed leader. Working through his henchman Cassius, the black leopard, and two hyenas, Claw places Kimba under such suspicion that his purpose is achieved- there is disunity among the animals. Kimba goes out in the jungle to investigate and is captured by Cassius; his disappearance seems to prove his guilt. Kimba escapes and Kitty, meanwhile, confides to Pauley Cracker and Dan'l Baboon her suspicions that Kimba has been falsely accused and she goes off to offer herself to Claw in hopes that she might thus save her animal friends from further harm. Kimba returns, is told where Kitty has gone, and rushes to Dead River, Claw's rocky and forbidding lair. A great battle ensues- right conquers might- and order and peace are restored to the jungle. Kitty resumes her journey to the mountains and she and Kimba hope to meet again- someday.