Hippo horror in Ivory Coast: Boat capsizes on Sassandra River, throwing people into water; children among 11 go missing

Sep 8, 2025 - 13:00
Hippo horror in Ivory Coast: Boat capsizes on Sassandra River, throwing people into water; children among 11 go missing

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A passenger boat capsized on the Sassandra River in Ivory Coast after colliding with a hippopotamus, leaving 11 people missing, including women, children, and an infant. The tragic incident occurred in Buyo, prompting ongoing search efforts by local authorities and rescue teams. This event highlights the dangers of human-animal conflict in the region, where hippo populations are declining due to hunting and habitat loss.

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