Safari Guide Savagely Attacked By A Hippopotamus | Human Prey | Curious?: Natural World

While leading a Zambezi River safari, an experienced guide is savagely attacked by an aggressive hippopotamus intent on defending its turf.
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[@justinmajors2872]

Why in the world would people want to go rafting in a river with hippos and crocs is beyond my comprehension

[@zulygirl4412]

Tourists = $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

[@lalitstar2371]

They want to feel alive probably.

[@madmaximilian518]

@@lalitstar2371 they're a little slow upstairs.

[@judycook4314]

Rogue hippo in the area that attacked 5 people? As the lady said, “you’re in their house”. This went from bad to worse until “by chance” a medical team was in the area. I’m going to have nightmare from watching this.

[@giorgosfylaktou2610]

I AGREE WITH YOU.

[@daliborjovanovic510]

Moral of the story: if you have the option of rowing in a hippo-filled body of water...don't do it.

[@craigpatrick272]

Ever

[@giorgosfylaktou2610]

I AGREE WITH YOU.

[@KungPuKitty]

Moral of the story: If you've got a day off, take it, lol

[@giorgosfylaktou2610]

NEVER NEVER ENTER HIPPOS AREA. NEVER UNDERESTIMATE THE SITUATION EVEN IF YOU ARE EXPERT/EXPERIENCED.

[@giusmaximus3541]

Not tuh mention the CROCS!!

[@DG73841]

I love the way they narrate how safe and experienced they were and then proceed to head off in Aldi's finest inflatable canoes for a jaunt through River Hippo! Genius.

[@user-wickedflower]

Then wait till the sun goes down & come back in the dark. Brilliant

[@ciaranoakes8163]

😂😂😂😂

[@maggsbufton1969]

Just out of curiosity, WHY would he conduct tourist tours in a dangerous stretch of river,…, on a little flimsy little canoe when he absolutely KNOWS that there is a very dangerous rogue hippo who hunts and attacks people? This is criminally negligent!

[@theunforgiven2885]

The same thing could happen with a rogue tiger a lion is the Safari s*** people are crazy 🤦

[@margieest7424]

My exact thoughts just money hungry that's all

[@Yahsef-777]

has a huge life insurance policy

[@davidjones-vx9ju]

$$

[@xhaltsalute]

Notice, it is not the people that live on the river that do these stupid thing, nor are they the guests….

[@cookiesnmilk9200]

how this man is still alive is nothing short of a miracle.

[@michaeldowd8422]

They had plenty of warnings earlier in the year and chose to ignore them. I'm happy the hippo was never found. It was just behaving naturally and was not rogue.

[@annadonenko8544]

Kayak's and low inflatable's in Hippo territory, You have to be nuts!

[@mauricehumphrey9153]

Yeah, not to mention, where there are Hippos, there are SURELY Crocodiles there as well. So, that is DOUBLY foolish!

[@margieest7424]

Exactly! I agree. Stupidity at it's best

[@mayhemmiracles700]

Eactly just rediculous putting all these peoples lives at risk.Just so stupid.Shame on them!!!!

[@anaz5918]

@@mauricehumphrey9153 Yes and African crocodiles are known for being more aggressive and man eaters.

[@theflyingdutchguy9870]

@@mauricehumphrey9153 i would be a lot more scared of hippo's than crocodiles. even tho nile crocs kill the most humans out of any crocodile species.

[@roxanneweichinger9318]

Why do these people insist on going canoeing right in the same river where the hippo herds are, especially since they know these animals are huge and dangerous!

[@Deliasdream]

Exactly!

[@011KiKi]

For people who live in places where hippos roam freely, it is common knowledge that they are the most dangerous animal. Imposing your presence on their territory is simply stupid.

[@loridean1058]

“Rogue hippo?” Maybe just a wild animal in HIS habitat fighting off a threat. What do people expect when they willingly put themselves in these situations? 🙄

[@s.h9519]

Exactly!

[@diverdave4056]

BUT BUT BUT they all have PHD's in Hippo Psychology and they are also Hippo Whispers ! Ha Ha HA what a load of Bee Sss ...........

[@jesssaw1499]

My thoughts exactly

[@baccycones7644]

Huh? He’s calling it a rogue hippo because he was not with a pod

[@archkull]

its because it wasn't in a herd.

[@Yahsef-777]

it is obvious to me that those people really was asking for trouble with the size and safety of the vehicle also knowing that, they took huge risk knowing that brute hippo was in the area, they were to avoid his territory at all cost, or remove him to a relocation.

[@TJ24050]

They knew there was an aggressive hippo in that stretch of water and they put themselves and their clients in harms way for money. That’s it, plain and simple.

[@BeautyMixxD]

I’m glad the hippopotamus wasn’t found, none of it is the animals fault. You willing put yourself in an easily avoidable situation. Kinda hard to feel bad for them but I’m glad he survived and feel sad for the other mans family and friends who lost him due to this.

[@toniroberts8117]

I like the way that lady worded this hippo attacking “he’s acting the way ANY of us would if someone repeatedly broke into our home”. I’m glad that hippo wasn’t found ❤️

[@toniroberts8117]

@@rockwellrhodes7703 I think both those instincts are the same in a wild animal

[@archkull]

@@rockwellrhodes7703 the instinct is to protect its territory. are you mentally handicapped?

[@fernemcallister6774]

Why on earth would anyone want to paddle amidst hippos.

[@firstylasty9417]

The tourism agency may have neglected to inform the customers that hippos were present, or downplayed any danger. Because money.

[@eddyherfst1187]

I don,t understand if it is so dangerous why do people want to entertainment these places

[@scoreyleaked914]

Some people in Africa obviously don’t have running water so they have to go down to the river to collect it, they may have to fish for a living in hippo and croc infested waters. It’s easy to say keep away from them but it isn’t that easy for some people.

[@roxanneweichinger9318]

@@scoreyleaked914 I can totally understand that the locals must go to the river for water, but for the tourists to go into a river that has hippo herds in it for entertainment is just crazy!

[@ohno316]

Many people are idiots,plain and simple,especially when he escaped death before,the fool goes back

[@justinbraham9118]

Really better to watch them on tv

[@JoDo777]

Many people are sociopaths/narcissists. These types of people are basically "dead" inside and they need/crave the extreme stimulation. A good example are most, but not all, military paratroopers. Many, but not all, are ABUSIVE sociopaths/narcissists. Only those that live with them BEHIND CLOSED DOORS know their multiple personality disorder

[@sammylacks4937]

WOW. Surely applaud and respect your choice to help and put yourself in harms way in the process. I ve heard how aggressive and potentially dangerous they are. They are more dense than water so don t naturally float like we do. That enables them to walk on the bottom as well as run when in defense mode and they can cover ground out running all craft but outboard equipped boats. In addition I ve heard of kayakers being pulled from their craft by large crocs. I wonder about paddling on rivers with populations of either with does not leave much as a choice.

[@lukeatbrandynightful]

This reminds me of dodgy excursions when going on holiday and you kind of just think, nah I won't die, the tour guide are professionals

[@jayparker96]

i couldn't bring myself to feel sympathy for this man.. glad he survived tho..even more happy to know it wasn't one of the tourists

[@honeybunch5765]

Born and grew up in Africa. I lived throughout Africa and been on the rivers with boats often and hippos scares me even then, no way I will canoe with hippos and crocodiles around me.

[@bakerinthehouse5346]

Hippos are no joke. They're fast too.

[@wendycrawford1792]

Thank you Sherlock!

[@davychan101]

​@@wendycrawford1792 😆 🤣 😂

[@jplewis1997]

Learn to leave animals alone ...

[@marymcfadden7409]

What folk won't do for money

[@lariwyman6273]

Smh... humans going where they don't belong and playing victim when they get attacked...

[@margieest7424]

Yes! I agree as if they got attacked accidently

[@nanunda]

Even alligators/crocodiles don’t mess with hippos. They actually co habitat with each other & crocs know better than to get in their way.

[@catapillargirl2021]

It’s ironic the man bumped in the water by the hippo didn’t make it but the man viciously attacked multiple times did survive. I wonder if the other man knew how to swim. It said the currents were strong but the badly injured man was able to hold on to the kayak in the currents. I cannot imagine how those tourists must’ve felt waiting hours there for rescue.

[@naomishindou7197]

He was probably passed out and they let him drown....assuming he was dead...

[@Saltedstreusel]

I’m confused on how he drowned why didn’t they have life vest as portrayed?🥲

[@laundrysauce354]

​@@Saltedstreuselprobably was laying face down in water

[@YaYaPaBla]

Oh you know there’s a dangerous rogue hippo. Yet still get into that water!🤦🏼‍♀️

[@michelezipperstein6406]

I agree w/everyone!! Criminally negligent to take tourists where they KNOW there are dangerous hippos! And why did Evans drown if he had a life vest on?

[@wolfmoon9816]

I agree... and why no ropes or anything like that there to be thrown at him that could have saved him as he died from drowning not the hippo

[@Reesy2002]

The hippo easily pulled him under the water and held him there even with the vest on.

[@nikkit1892]

As an ambulance medic im wondering why there was no rescue helicopter? 8 hrs over road to transport to hospital! Its a miracle he survived it and a massive credit to the medics involved. Incredible

[@neurotypical1972]

I was one hundred percent certain Paul's triangular head-shape was a result of a hippo bite, I'm now mildly disappointed.

[@wkndwarrior3532]

No, just an indication of his lack of critical thinking perhaps.

[@XOX74]

That's hilarious, I wondered the same thing when I saw the thumbnail 😂

[@ireallydontknow2380]

I didn't finish the vid dang that was a big spoiler

[@andrewjoyce9038]

He's an egghead

[@andrewjoyce9038]

I thought that too. Thought it bit half his head off

[@Stew91]

Going through a river where you know a rogue hippo is lurking, is just a death wish.

[@MrG77]

Why would people want to raft or canoe in a hippo and croc infested river I do not know. I feel sorry for them I really do but they must have knew the dangers.

[@brigidvanparys2062]

Exactly!!

[@cinnow]

Watching the sun go down, enjoy the wildlife, the tourists want to chill, BUT Paul has already had a scary encounter with an aggressive male hippo. BUT he takes tourists on this trip anyway.

[@Rob-vy4bu]

"The hippo tries to swallow Paul whole." Sigh. Are you sure about that?

[@brigidvanparys2062]

It looks like they could just swallow us in one big gulp

[@barnetthejosh]

Where there’s hippos, there’s crocodiles, and you take tourists on kayaks ?

[@dannyflintstone7003]

we all know kayaks are unflippable!

[@Wonderland1865]

@@dannyflintstone7003 👍🏽😂 yep you said it!

[@bradyryan5105]

True. The hippo won't eat you, but the crocodile sure will, plus a crocodile bite force is much stronger than a hippo

[@theunforgiven2885]

This man is so lucky to be alive .God bless him 🙏.How scary

[@mariam7762]

that’s true but this was moronic behavior. literally why? you’d have to be an idiot to think this was a good idea, God rlly saved him

[@archkull]

@@mariam7762 did god make him get attacked too

[@sandrasandy6705]

WHYYYY? Where is common sense?!? It's so annoying when people purposely put themselves in danger and then cry about it. And get to be on TV

[@lawrenceeustache9422]

good hippo protect your home from these invaders

[@awesomeblossom1]

Why wasnt the guide who couldn’t swim not wearing a life jacket? That may have changed the whole story... it still would have been an urgent situation but possibly without as much panic.

[@naomishindou7197]

He probably wasn't even dead before he sunk....dude just ''assumed''...

[@NHisways]

Its funny how that lady at 6:32 tried to make the hippo seem like it wasn't that bad. Let her get bitten and attacked by a hippo one time and I'll bet she'd change her mind.

[@damiennoble5224]

No shes was just saying that us humans were fucking with the hippos territory. And as for her getting bitten i dont think she would be foolish enough to be in a hippos natural environment in the first place.

[@firstylasty9417]

Animals aren't "bad." It's not like animals "turn to drugs and lives of crime." Hippos, in particular, are intelligent animals that defend their homes -- which is also what humans do, except worse. Humans attack and harm animals (and their habitats) EVERY DAY. Humans even do this to each other. ...If I were a hippo, I would also keep humans away.

[@angelalvarado3582]

She’s explaining to dumb people like you that the only reason the hippo attacked is because a foreign object thats not supposed to be in their territory was its not like the hippo went out its way to look for a human to crush crazy how people are this slow smh

[@sandrahind6855]

It was their fault for intentionally messing with the animal and putting themselves in harms way- you wouldn’t jump into a tiger’s den and then be shocked and but hurt you got attacked would you? Or maybe you would- because you sound that entitled…

[@vCLOWNSHOESv]

Africa has amazing wildlife but that wildlife isn't impressed with us.

[@MohamedAli-om1ob]

What i don't understand is these people know these animals are present in these waters and still go in like whats going on with people 🙄 🤔

[@SaintTwizzy]

So basically every other trip they’ve had through that river they escaped an hour a half trip with pure luck. Just goes to show you , luck is not on your side In the wild smh…

[@MrAmbrosse]

If there are no native African's cruising down the river then it's probably not a good idea.

[@cynthiacreamer7177]

How can a man be hired as a tour guide and can't even swim. I wouldn't go in there anyway with hippos

[@dannyflintstone7003]

was he not stuck in a current

[@bbking04]

Wow the fact that he survived that is just amazing I'm glad I like watching tv who needs adventure

[@catman8670]

Rubber rafts and kayak! No way is that safe!

[@brokinarrow1]

to be in an area like that as a river guide and not have a firearm to protect oneself and or the clients is ridiculously irresponsible.

[@iamrickae]

13:08 He Had A Gun & Never Used It.. How Stupid

[@jerumd]

Well being in the hippos element anybody won't have enough time to reach over their rifles to shoot. The bull hippo will be under the boat without anybody noticing it. I say being in the water with a bunch of oblivious clients in the first place is totally irresponsible, unless they're on a bigger boat with a powerful propeller, not a bunch of manual paddles on a bunch of itty bitty tiny boats.

[@debmagel]

Why should a hippo have to die for just being a hippo? People just need to not be stupid and go there

[@cynthiacreamer7177]

People in river with hippos, they don't have common sense

[@tomnohmy1273]

Hey if ur gonna get attacked, may as well be a hippo, go big

[@rs2042]

Lol

[@G1TheJooga]

Nobody: Paul being mauled by a hippo: who can hold their breath longer. This guy is something else on a serious note tho glad he made it out R.I.P Evans

[@geobun2734]

Would never go with any guide that has no rifle or knife for protection, they just stood there and watch….?

[@firstylasty9417]

If you need a rifle, though, maybe it's not a trip worth taking. ...Also, sucks for the animal that gets shot while you're entering their home.

[@icc2000]

@@firstylasty9417 💯💯

[@firstylasty9417]

@@icc2000 🦁🐆🐯🐊🐺 ❤

[@RealTalkwithBellaTT]

I’m sorry I just don’t see how boating in hippo-infested water is a likeable thing to do

[@2snowgirl520]

It’s the hippos territory, why endanger tourists by going there.

[@JJPhilosophy]

The part where 7 people had already been mauled by this deadly beast.. AND you had already had a run in yourself where said hippo spared you, and THEN you led a tour right back to the same place.. That part....

[@skeptigal2785]

"Pretty good sense of what they were up to"? Pretty sure they were "up to" just minding their own business until all these annoying tourists invaded their territory. If only the humans actually had "pretty good sense"!

[@sy_dianne5224]

This situation was so preventable...WHY go on a raft in aggressive hippo infested waters??

[@likmeanus1996]

Jeeeez that thumbnail Guy's head shape is hilarious hahaa

[@KiLovely]

Why did they need to ride down the river here at all!? Just why!?

[@l.b.5892]

These are adrenalin seeking people. They know the risks yet choose to go regardless. This is a different breed of people that I do not identify with, so I attribute it to ignorance and ego. I do not understand this reckless behaviour.

[@anteboskovic9703]

Well what do you expect would happen these ppl had a death wish

[@runninggirl2765]

I like even or better odds when adventuring in nature. No thanks on a trip down the Zambezi.

[@matthewmclees4105]

I honestly cant think of anything more terrifying than being attacked by a hippo. Hippos are absolute monsters!

[@alejandrosantiago4596]

Love it. I love to see others struggle. Nature is wise so if u need to go according to nature remember is a wise choise

[@giorgosfylaktou2610]

NEVER ENTER HIPPOS TERRITORY. ALWAYS DANGEROUS EVEN THEY DIDN'T ATTACK FOR YEARS.

[@aloisemason3972]

What a scene,,these men are courageous in fighting that hippo and giving it there final try to live..God bless these brave men..

[@Jaydeeess]

Courageous? I’m sorry, but what they did was extremely careless and inconsiderate.

[@firstylasty9417]

I think god should have intercepted sooner, if "he" was paying attention.

[@mariam7762]

@@Jaydeeess right? like they’re legit idiots, how is nobody recognizing that? 😭😭

[@wkndwarrior3532]

Looks like "god" favored the hippo

[@skoolie_life3261]

Moral of the story: stay at the pub

[@missladwig8921]

I think hippos are extremely dangerous. I mean seriously.

[@rebeccalavoy6655]

What would make you think that?

[@missladwig8921]

@@rebeccalavoy6655 oh because they kill 500 people

[@herkko61]

But they look so friendly. They can make no harm.

[@wendycrawford1792]

Miss Ladwig. Thank you Captain Obvious!

[@firstylasty9417]

I hear humans are worse.

[@psw4763]

Not on my bucket list that's for sure.

[@mayhemmiracles700]

your in their turf why even do tours there.stay out of their waters.

[@naomishindou7197]

Why would you even 'kayak' in a river with crocs and hippos...wtf....real smart.... ☠️

[@kimsherlock8969]

You are not my heroes A stupid blindness permeates. Allow the Hippopotamuses to be able to continue to survive. All creatures great and beautiful 😍

[@Crispynuggets28]

I hope the hippo was ok. Hopefully no damaged tusks and was not to stressed out by the events.

[@rickyhurtt5568]

It just don't seem to smart to canoe thru an area where there's a hippo that's attacked 7 people in a month. I mean at that point you've kinda earned that attack if it happens

[@JT-sl3ui]

“Take in everything nature had to offer”

[@sy_dianne5224]

Well they sure did...

[@jorossi927]

THOSE TOURS SHOULD BE BANNED UNLESS ITS A LARGER VESSEL

[@brockjensen2473]

My anxiety watching this: 📈📈📈📈📈📈📈📈📈

[@Jameskenomis3]

I love people like her who know why the hippos attack the boats. Have you asked one?

[@charlesdobbs4570]

Lol. Right.

[@lynguy8824]

Exactly and notice how she is smiling when saying its up to the hippo.

[@vzlanoxvida]

LOLOL

[@Deliasdream]

She was annoying.

[@firstylasty9417]

Are you serious? Biology. Animal behavioral studies. Science. ...When a dog looks at its human and barks at an empty food bowl, do you think that's a total coincidence? Do you need to "ask" the dog to figure out what's happening? Animals aren't stupid.

[@dutchess5519]

If you knew danger ⚠️ was calling why answer! Meaning you knew people had already gotten hurt or even died why would you go in the water and even worse take other people I am happy you survived praise God🙏

[@marlanaferro1558]

Well said!

[@dutchess5519]

Thank you 🥰

[@brigidvanparys2062]

I wouldn't want to be anywhere near of a hippo

[@GrandmaGrannyLuvs.....]

Stupid story. That man lost his life over stupidity. You put EVERYBODY'S life in danger

[@andrewturk6562]

Moral of story money hungery people

[@justinl.shults7217]

What Evans should've done is moved with the current on top of the river instead of fighting it to get back onto A raft, By fighting the strong current to get back onto A raft was making Evans more tired and more weak that's why his body and heart gave up on him since he was so tired and weak Evans drowned. So if he just would've moved with or followed the strong current down stream on top of the river since he had A life jacket on he would've been fine.

[@webflys]

Amazing - but what’s up with the river boat guide that didn’t know how to swim?

[@G0dismabestfren]

It doesn't matter how well you know how to swim if you get caught in water current, you have to know how to react and hope you can get out of It otherwise drowning is what happens. There are swimmers who still drown because they got caught in a current. Also I imagine given this situation with the hippo that man was even more panicked. I was wondering how come he did not have a floating vest on. If he swam with the current he would of had a chance. But it sounds like he was flailing all over

[@jimbird963]

Trying to pet nature an nature bites back never learn smh

[@erikm8372]

It's crazy but I wouldn't exactly call it a "rogue hippo" lol they do this to other animals too they're extremely sensitive

[@jessadelix7415]

Yeah especially when it’s stayed in hippo territory and they’ve the ones that knowingly went in lol

[@charlottewalker9965]

This might of been s freak accident but I don't understand why people don't respect wildlife

[@yingzhao8505]

Going boat trip in such river is like the dumbest thing you could do.

[@Joe_Goofball]

None of them had a rifle?

[@lgempet2869]

Makes you wonder!! Unbelievable…

[@adrianblade5015]

Insane sums this up

[@pedrocampos691]

Insane sums this up.

[@alpalmieri8644]

In a canoe in a river full of hippos and crocs.Not very smart

[@thebeautywriter244]

😢what happaned to the other guy that drowned?

[@theflyingdutchguy9870]

savagely attacked makes it sound like its the hippo's fault. while in reality its this guys own fault

[@davidshepherd2107]

I was checking to see if it was Tyson Fury in the ad. It's not him but I enjoyed the vid.

[@yvonnejackson4047]

This is incredible! May god Bless you! I’m so sorry this happened

[@susank9725]

Her “bug eyes” are popping

[@josephhobson99]

That lady needs to blink. 👀

[@ameliaweights]

Help me understand. The guy that drowned, could he not swim? Didn't he have a life jacket on?

[@dannyflintstone7003]

He got stuck in a current didnt he

[@AshtonOrtega]

The hippo didn’t try to “swallow him whole” lmao

[@bradyryan5105]

Exactly. Hippos aren't carnivorous

[@jay-jayconner8180]

That hippo was waiting on him he was plotting he remembered who he was. And got his butt

[@Deliasdream]

Why didn’t Evan’s have a life vest?

[@stephanielacroix3658]

People shouldn't be rowing where hippos are use your head