A tourist boat in northern Botswana encounters a charging hippo, with video showing the vessel having to quickly maneuver to avoid the animal. The footage captures a close face-to-face moment as the hippo approaches the boat.
All outlets describe the hippo as territorial, suggesting the charge is driven by behavior toward perceived encroachment. NBC News reports the video is recorded from aboard the boat by a tourist, while other Australian outlets present the same event as dramatic wildlife footage involving tourists. None of the sources provide details on injuries, arrests, or authorities’ responses, but the common account centers on the near-miss and the urgency of the boat’s reaction.
