Man missing after hippo attack

POLICE divers will this morning continue the search for a man who is believed to have been taken by a hippo late yesterday afternoon.

Search and Rescue teams were dispatched to the Madlanzini shores of Lake Mzingazi yesterday where a search was conducted.

Due to failing light, the search was called off and will be resumed this morning.

Reports suggest the man came into contact with a female hippo and her calf.

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