[Paddlewise] Hippos don't eat you?

From: Robert MacDonald <RMacDonald_at_udl.com>
Date: Mon, 3 Nov 2003 09:24:01 -0800
Kevin wrote:

"Yes I know Hippos; but they don't eat you, at least not much."

A few years ago, CBC radio interviewed a fellow who, with his girlfriend, paddled down the Zambesi River in a canoe.  At one point in the trip, their canoe was bitten in half by a hippo!  They lost a bunch of food and gear, but the trip proceded, as he had had the foresight to bring along enough fiberglass and resin to repair the boat.

I can't remember if it was on "As it Happens" or Vicky Gabereau.

Rob.
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