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Wife Punches Hippo to Save Honeymooning Husband
13 Nov
Summary
- A man was critically injured by a hippo attack during his honeymoon.
- His wife heroically saved him by punching the aggressive animal.
- The couple has undergone therapy and does not blame the hippo.
A honeymoon in Botswana's Okavango Delta became a life-threatening ordeal for a newly married couple when a hippopotamus attacked.
Ten days after their wedding, the husband was mauled by a mother hippo protecting her young. Pinned underwater and severely injured, with his intestines exposed, he faced a dire situation.
His wife, Anna, demonstrated remarkable bravery by charging the hippo and punching it, causing it to release her husband. The couple managed to reach other tourists while awaiting a delayed helicopter rescue.
Transported to a hospital in South Africa, the husband underwent emergency surgery for extensive injuries, including crushed intestines and fractured bones. He spent 19 days recovering.
Both individuals are still undergoing physical therapy and have sought counseling. Despite the traumatic experience, they do not hold animosity towards the hippo, understanding its protective instincts.
