Man Attacked By A Hippo While On An African Safari

A man was attacked by a hippo while on an African safari! They say they're one of the more dangerous animals out there, now we see why!

While out on an African safari you probably never think about getting attacked by a hippo--but it can happen! You might be more scared about the lions or a big cat, but don't forget about the hippos. They're big, they're fast, and they're strong. Safe to say you don't want this to happen to you.

Going on a safari can be a life-changing experience. It can open your eyes to an entirely new world and things you've never seen before and really can't see here in North America. However, it's not all fun and games. You have to remember that these are wild animals you're looking at and you are in their habitat...and you might not always be welcomed.

According to TMZ, 63-year-old British man Roland Cherry was canoeing in Zambia as part of his 5-week African safari when he says he was attacked by a hippo that charged his boat and latched its teeth around him. Ouch! They look like they'd have some crazy strong jaw strength. Thankfully, his wife, Shirly, was able to swim away to safety but Roland dislocated his shoulder when the hippo hit the boat and he was unable to get away. Roland says the hippo dragged him down to the bottom of the river before inexplicably letting him go, per TMZ. Sounds like he got randomly lucky. He was able to make it back to the shore to get his injuries looked at. He had a bad bite to the thigh and an injury to the abdomen.

Honestly, he's lucky to be alive after having that happen! TMZ reports that one of the surgeons who operated on him said he'd never met anyone who survived a hippo attack and they're incredibly common in the area. In fact, according to TMZ, the hippopotamus is the world's deadliest large land mammal! I knew I've heard stories about them being dangerous and not as friendly as you'd expect but this really puts it into perspective. He's now expected to make a full recovery and he'll have this story and some scars to share for the rest of his life.

You can see some photos of his injuries and the team who helped him out provided by TMZ here.

Oh, America the beautiful. Across our wonderful continent of North America you'll find amazing, adorable animals. However, you'll also find creatures that are incredibly dangerous. Here are 5 animals in North America that could kill you.

Now, just because they can kill you doesn't mean they're out to do it. Yet, it means they have the possibility of doing so! So, it's best to be aware!

Well, some of these animals you're probably already well aware could kill you. However, some of these animals you might not know can kill you. Or, maybe you don't know they're actually around! Hey, like NBC used to say, "The More You Know."

Naturally, there are many more than 5 animals in North America capable of killing you. There are countless. Some may be big powerful animals. Others may be poisonous. It's important to know what's out there. These animals could be lurking in your basement. They could be outside your home. Or, they could be all the way across the country from you and pose absolutely no risk of danger or harm.

Of course, when you only select five animals to talk about, you're leaving a lot on the cutting room floor. So, you won't hear about any sharks on the list. We know they can kill you. Additionally, jaguars, mountain lions, and American Bison didn't make the list. That's right. Bison can kill you, and they have! Not only are Bison huge animals, but they also have horns! Several ways they can take you out. It's not just limited to a stampede.

Furthermore, I'm counting an "animal" as anything in the Animal Kingdom. They may be reptiles, amphibians, insects, and more. I'm counting them all as animals. I don't want to hear that "technically, arachnids aren't animals" or anything. Let's just relax and have fun.

Grizzly Bears are incredibly dangerous! They're also massive. They have sharp claws. Additionally, they have very sharp teeth and brute strength. There is no shortage in the ways a Grizzly could kill you. They're very popular up in Alaska and Western Canada.

Alligators are dangerous animals. They're ancient, smart, and deadly. According to USA Today, alligators have been responsible for 33 human deaths in the last 50 years. Not a great way to go. They're quicker than you'd think. Then, sneaky, too! Uh oh.

These small light brown scorpions are deadly! They have venom that is painful and potentially deadly. You don't want to be stung by one of these. Note that they are nocturnal and are common in southern California, southern Arizona, southern Nevada, and parts of Utah and New Mexico. Black lights can help you spot them at night.

This species of rattlesnake is endemic to the Southeastern United States. Of course, there are other common rattlesnakes found across the country that are also deadly. They like to live in upland dry pine forests, flatwoods, sandhills, and coastal maritime hammocks. Also, they are excellent swimmers! So, don't try to get away by swimming. They'll catch you! It's said to be the most dangerous venomous snake in all of North America.

The Brown Recluse Spider has necrotic venom. Their bites will often require medical attention. It is one of three spiders in North America with dangerous venom along with the Black Widow and Chilean Recluse. They're mostly found in the Central United States. They are very dangerous and harmful to the older community and younger individuals. They're typically between 6 and 20 millimeters.

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