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Mali: Teenager killed by enraged hippopotamus
afriquejet ^ | 27/04/2010 | Bamako - Pana

Posted on 04/29/2010 12:22:03 PM PDT by JoeProBono

Bamako, Mali - An enraged hippopotamus killed a teenager and caused panic in several villages in the northern part of Mali, located along the bank of River Niger, the Malian Press Agency (AMAP) reported Monday.

The victim, aged 16, was playing on the river bank along with another youth from one of the villages, when a female hippopotamus suddenly appeared from the river, a few metres from them.

The animal, which had remained immersed in the river for a long time, suddenly attacked the two teenagers, according to an eyewitness.

The animal seized the victim by the leg and dragged him deeper into the river. He died a few minutes later from his injuries.

Residents of the villages said the hippopotamus was enraged because it had just lost its new-born offspring.


TOPICS: Outdoors; Pets/Animals
KEYWORDS: hippopotamus; jpb
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1 posted on 04/29/2010 12:22:03 PM PDT by JoeProBono
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To: JoeProBono

The “lost” offspring was probably killed by the villagers for its meat. BTW, the hippopotamus is one of the most dangerous animals in Africa because of it’s short temper and ability to move much faster than it’s size would suggest.


2 posted on 04/29/2010 12:25:11 PM PDT by Blood of Tyrants (The US will not die with a whimper. It will die with thundering applause from the left.)
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To: JoeProBono
HIPPO PATROL


3 posted on 04/29/2010 12:25:22 PM PDT by JoeProBono (A closed mouth gathers no feet)
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To: Slings and Arrows

Hippopotabump!


4 posted on 04/29/2010 12:25:36 PM PDT by a fool in paradise (The hysteria of Matthewsism and Andersonism has led to a Tea Party Scare that is unAmerican.)
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To: JoeProBono

Anger management classes for hippopotami needed.


5 posted on 04/29/2010 12:26:14 PM PDT by 17th Miss Regt
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To: Blood of Tyrants

You are very correct.

Those things are killers.


6 posted on 04/29/2010 12:26:37 PM PDT by Hulka
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To: JoeProBono

7 posted on 04/29/2010 12:27:03 PM PDT by mrmeyer ("When brute force is on the march, compromise is the red carpet." Ayn Rand)
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To: JoeProBono; shibumi; Chet 99

Murderous hippo at it again


8 posted on 04/29/2010 12:27:23 PM PDT by GSP.FAN (Is Eaker going swishy?)
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To: Blood of Tyrants

Killer jaws too!!!


9 posted on 04/29/2010 12:27:36 PM PDT by misterrob (Have you tea bagged a liberal today?)
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To: JoeProBono

If you watch those old Tarzan movies, you know not to mess with the hippos!!!


10 posted on 04/29/2010 12:27:36 PM PDT by Sybeck1 (Pander to me for a change!!)
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To: JoeProBono
I'm posting this for Chet99:


11 posted on 04/29/2010 12:28:32 PM PDT by the_devils_advocate_666
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To: JoeProBono

My understanding is hippo’s kill more people in Africa than any other animal.


12 posted on 04/29/2010 12:28:37 PM PDT by fso301
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To: misterrob

That’s right. They have been observed biting a 14 foot crocodile in half.


13 posted on 04/29/2010 12:28:44 PM PDT by Blood of Tyrants (The US will not die with a whimper. It will die with thundering applause from the left.)
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14 posted on 04/29/2010 12:29:57 PM PDT by Uncle Miltie ("young people, African-Americans, Latinos and women" - 0. Ageist, Racist, Sexist.)
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To: Blood of Tyrants
Ask any professional hunter in Africa.

Hippos are the most dangerous animal on the continent.

15 posted on 04/29/2010 12:30:00 PM PDT by AnAmericanMother (Ministrix of ye Chasse, TTGC Ladies' Auxiliary (recess appointment)T)
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To: a fool in paradise

16 posted on 04/29/2010 12:30:03 PM PDT by JoeProBono (A closed mouth gathers no feet)
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To: JoeProBono

"Feets, don't fail me now!!!"

17 posted on 04/29/2010 12:31:26 PM PDT by Drew68
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To: JoeProBono
They are often hungry, or so I hear.


18 posted on 04/29/2010 12:31:34 PM PDT by Constitution Day
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To: JoeProBono

Michelle was in Mali?


19 posted on 04/29/2010 12:31:45 PM PDT by Carley (I'll keep clinging to the constitution, my guns and my religion, thank you.)
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To: the_devils_advocate_666

I was at a house the other day that had the most gentle pit bull you would ever meet. I gave it half a cheeseburger when I got out of the van and she was my buddy for the rest of the time I was there.


20 posted on 04/29/2010 12:31:50 PM PDT by Blood of Tyrants (The US will not die with a whimper. It will die with thundering applause from the left.)
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