The Beach Loving Hippo



Here’s some excerpts from the article….

“Spotted in the water near the holiday town of Ballito, near Durban in South Africa, the rare sighting of a hippo catching some waves fascinated residents and wildlife experts alike.”

“The hippo even strayed onto the sand to catch a few rays on the beach at Thompson’s Bay and then moved into the water for the afternoon.”

“‘The animal walks along the beach foraging for food and when he comes across a rocky outcrop he simply goes for a swim in the sea’ says Mr Van Schoor. “

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joy July 28, 2008 at 6:47 pm
caroline March 12, 2011 at 3:03 pm

The Hippo must have been an amazing site.

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