Tourists’ Brush with Death as Furious Hippo Charges
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Le Journal de QuebecA boat loaded with tourists who went to observe wildlife in Botswana, Africa, had a most striking experience.
A tourist boat was on its way to his next safari camp on the water in Botswana. Suddenly the driver noticed that a hippopotamus was following the boat.
Hippo Viral Video: Massive Hippopotamus Charges Tourist Boat in Botswana | 👍 LatestLY
A viral video from Botswana shows a massive male hippo chasing a tourist boat through shallow water after the group encountered the animal during a wildlife tour. The captain initially slowed to avoid disturbing it, but accelerated after warning passengers. The hippo pursued the boat before eventually abandoning the chase, leaving tourists shaken but unharmed. 👍 Hippo Viral Video: Massive Hippopotamus Charges Tourist Boat in Botswana.
A group of tourists were on a boat trip in Botswana when a hippo suddenly started chasing the boat. The guide had slowed down just before so as not to disturb the lone hippo, but soon noticed that the animal was becoming increasingly alert. He then chose to increase his speed, but the hippo chased after him through the shallow water. Dramatic footage shows the boat trying to get away while the hippo followed.
Captain accelerated when he realized the danger – "One of the scariest moments I've ever experienced," says passenger
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