Video: Hippo charges group of people in St Lucia

It was a close call for a group of people who ventured too close to hippo in St Lucia, KZN.

May 1, 2025
Tamlyn Cramer Less than a minute
Stock image of hippopotamus with its mouth wide open, teeth visible.
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A group of people were lucky to escape unscathed after being charged by a hippo in St Lucia on Tuesday night.

Video footage shared widely on social media shows a hippo grazing on a piece of ground in the town when three people ventured too close.

Feeling threatened, the hippo reacted defensively and charged them.

Attempting to run away, the group is knocked to the ground, and the hippo escapes.

While the people appear to have got away unscathed, it is hoped they developed a newfound respect for wildlife.

Watch the video here:

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May 1, 2025
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Tamlyn Cramer

With a background in publishing in the UK, Tamlyn has been in the news industry since 2013, working her way up from journalist to sub-editor. She holds a diploma in journalism from the London School of Journalism. Tamlyn has a passion for hard environmental news, and has covered many such stories during her time at the Zululand Observer. She is passionate about the written word and helping others polish their skill.
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