Skip to comments.
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
Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first 1-20, 21-40, 41-60, 61-64 next last
Teach Your Children Well
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.)
To: JoeProBono
HIPPO PATROL
3
posted on
04/29/2010 12:25:22 PM PDT
by
JoeProBono
(A closed mouth gathers no feet)
To: Slings and Arrows
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.)
To: JoeProBono
Anger management classes for hippopotami needed.
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
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)
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?)
To: Blood of Tyrants
9
posted on
04/29/2010 12:27:36 PM PDT
by
misterrob
(Have you tea bagged a liberal today?)
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!!)
To: JoeProBono
I'm posting this for Chet99:
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
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.)
To: JoeProBono
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.)
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)
To: a fool in paradise
16
posted on
04/29/2010 12:30:03 PM PDT
by
JoeProBono
(A closed mouth gathers no feet)
To: JoeProBono
"Feets, don't fail me now!!!"
17
posted on
04/29/2010 12:31:26 PM PDT
by
Drew68
To: JoeProBono
They are often hungry, or so I hear.
To: JoeProBono
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.)
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.)
Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first 1-20, 21-40, 41-60, 61-64 next last
Disclaimer:
Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual
posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its
management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the
exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.
FreeRepublic.com is powered by software copyright 2000-2008 John Robinson