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South African Farmer Mauled To Death By Pet Hippo
radaronline.com ^ | Nov.14, 2011

Posted on 11/15/2011 1:15:32 PM PST by Free ThinkerNY

Despite repeated warnings that Africa's most dangerous animal could not be tamed, a South African farmer's refusal to give up his beloved pet has ended with tragic results, RadarOnline.com has learned.

Marius Els was found lying dead in the river running through his property after his pet hippo, Humphrey, mauled him in a brutal attack, reported the Guardian.

The 40-year-old had raised the mammoth animal since he was five months old and even used to sit on his exotic pet's back as they sloshed through the water.

"I call him and he immediately responds to come and play with me. I feed him apples. He opens his mouth. Big jaws, and teeth like this," said Els in a video that became a YouTube sensation earlier this year.

"It's a little bit dangerous but I can swim with him. I go in the water. He allows me to get on his back and I ride him like a horse."


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To: shibumi

GAH!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vQW4t0YjItE&feature=related


21 posted on 11/15/2011 6:38:31 PM PST by Harmless Teddy Bear (*Philosophy lesson 117-22b: Anyone who demands to be respected is undeserving of it.*)
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22 posted on 11/15/2011 6:47:12 PM PST by kanawa
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To: shibumi

Punjabi Nonsense Rolls?

They’re OK, but I prefer Loony Buns.


23 posted on 11/15/2011 6:55:58 PM PST by Semper Mark (Pray. Vote. Buy ammo.)
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Christmas Comes Early!
24 posted on 11/15/2011 6:59:55 PM PST by shibumi (Cover it with gas and set it on fire.)
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To: Markos33
Well, here's some Looney Hippo Buns.

(OK - I lied.)
25 posted on 11/15/2011 7:15:53 PM PST by shibumi (Cover it with gas and set it on fire.)
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