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WATCH: Snared hippo tragedy claims 2 lives in Mfolozi River

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By Citizen Reporter

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26 January 2026

06:48 am

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Two men drown in Mfolozi River while attempting to cut meat from snared hippo, authorities confirm after humane euthanasia.

The snared hippo was humanely euthanised by wildlife authorities.

The snared hippo was humanely euthanised by wildlife authorities. Picture: Supplied/iSimangaliso/Ezemvelo

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