- My Forums
- Tiger Rant
- LSU Recruiting
- SEC Rant
- Saints Talk
- Pelicans Talk
- More Sports Board
- Coaching Changes
- Fantasy Sports
- Golf Board
- Soccer Board
- O-T Lounge
- Tech Board
- Home/Garden Board
- Outdoor Board
- Health/Fitness Board
- Movie/TV Board
- Book Board
- Music Board
- Political Talk
- Money Talk
- Fark Board
- Gaming Board
- Travel Board
- Food/Drink Board
- Ticket Exchange
- TD Help Board
Customize My Forums- View All Forums
- Show Left Links
- Topic Sort Options
- Trending Topics
- Recent Topics
- Active Topics
Started By
Message
re: Guy sues African tour company after watching wife killed by hippo
Posted on 2/13/25 at 1:01 pm to hawgfaninc
Posted on 2/13/25 at 1:01 pm to hawgfaninc
Would you rather be mauled to death by a lion or killed by a hippo (in whatever way hippos tend to kill people)?
1
Posted on 2/13/25 at 1:05 pm to iwyLSUiwy
quote:
Can't imagine having to watch that happen to my wife.
There's not some days where you could imagine it??
This post was edited on 2/13/25 at 1:05 pm
Posted on 2/13/25 at 1:08 pm to hawgfaninc
quote:
The guides, according to the lawsuit, 'knew or should have known that the close presence of the wild hippopotamus to participants in the Bush Walk posed an immediate and extreme danger, due to the known tendencies of hippopotami to be highly unpredictable, territorial, and aggressive in such circumstances.'
It seems like the plaintiff and his dead wife should have known this as well.
Darwin wins again
Posted on 2/13/25 at 1:09 pm to Roll Tide Ravens
quote:
in whatever way hippos tend to kill people
they crush you with their giant mouths whic also have 4 huge incisors. I'm sure they could trample you too, but their mouth is the main weapon.
Posted on 2/13/25 at 1:15 pm to slidingstop
Trample, slice in half, drown or shake like a rag doll.
Posted on 2/13/25 at 1:19 pm to iwyLSUiwy
quote:
Jesus that's sad. Can't imagine having to watch that happen to my wife.
I can't, either, because I would not allow her to stand in front of a hippo.
Posted on 2/13/25 at 1:20 pm to hawgfaninc
quote:
FAFO
Posted on 2/13/25 at 1:21 pm to fr33manator
quote:
I guess I saw mammal and read animal.
Like it was one of those quiz questions or something.
What the deadliest animal in the US?
Wait don't answer that
The same one that's in Africa....man.
Posted on 2/13/25 at 1:22 pm to hawgfaninc
quote:
he said they weren't made aware by the guide how dangerous it was.
Oh, for frick's sake, Craig......you're 70 damn years old and haven't figured out yet that if you go traipsing across the African wilderness you're at risk? Good grief......
Posted on 2/13/25 at 1:23 pm to hawgfaninc
Hey Dummy It's Africa
it's dangerous
it's dangerous
Posted on 2/13/25 at 1:27 pm to hawgfaninc
Sometimes accidents happen.
I can’t imagine being dumb enough to not do some basic research of the area that I am traveling.
I can’t imagine being faggy enough to sue and blame someone else for my incompetence.
That guy is faggy. And I don’t mean to insult gay men. There is a difference.
I can’t imagine being dumb enough to not do some basic research of the area that I am traveling.
I can’t imagine being faggy enough to sue and blame someone else for my incompetence.
That guy is faggy. And I don’t mean to insult gay men. There is a difference.
Posted on 2/13/25 at 1:34 pm to iwyLSUiwy
quote:
Seems like if they could prove they did this...quote:
It further claimed that they were 'negligently encouraged... to approach the water and stand on the bank' to see and photograph the hippo.
They would have a case. That's legit putting your guests in harms way.
Problem is, it appears they sued the American based travel agency that may be unrelated to the tour guide group that they were with. If there is no direct affiliation, the tour guide could have escorted the lady to the water, and I do not think he'd have any recourse against the travel agency. Absent a history of doing this, and still booking with them
Posted on 2/13/25 at 1:36 pm to hawgfaninc
Safari = Danger......they knew the danger. He's just looking to get paid over a tragic situation.
Posted on 2/13/25 at 1:37 pm to hawgfaninc
quote:
'Had we understood the dangers posed by the hippopotamus, we never would have agreed to be in such close contact while on foot,' Craig said in a statement.
fricking city people.
Posted on 2/13/25 at 1:37 pm to hawgfaninc
Only way I’m visiting Africa is if I’m heavily armed and on a hunting trip.
Posted on 2/13/25 at 1:46 pm to jpainter6174
quote:
There's not some days where you could imagine it??
Yea I mean I might feel differently once I get home from work
Posted on 2/13/25 at 1:46 pm to hawgfaninc
Not seeing the details of what took place right before the attack. I find it hard to believe they were allowed and encouraged to just wander up to the waterside and take pics, with nothing between them and and 3000lb hippo.
Posted on 2/13/25 at 2:02 pm to hawgfaninc
quote:
'bush walk,'
I've had a few of these over the years that about killed me
Posted on 2/13/25 at 2:03 pm to Mstate
quote:
Didn’t some a-hole want to introduce hippos into Louisiana like 100 years ago?
Wont be long before some idiot smuggles a few in and releases them into the wild because they got to big to keep in the pool.RIP to the wife killed thats got to be a horrible way to go.
Posted on 2/13/25 at 2:15 pm to hawgfaninc
Tragic, but we will just sue over anything. This country is pathetic.
Who knew going to Africa on a tour to see the wild would involve the wild? Who knew the wild could potentially be dangerous? Outrageous lack of common sense to try to make the points to sue this company.
We feel like we are no longer responsible for our own common sense and safety, and we should others accountable for that. Some basic logic tells you that going on a guided tour to see the wildlife of Africa comes with some potential hazards. Geezus.
Who knew going to Africa on a tour to see the wild would involve the wild? Who knew the wild could potentially be dangerous? Outrageous lack of common sense to try to make the points to sue this company.
We feel like we are no longer responsible for our own common sense and safety, and we should others accountable for that. Some basic logic tells you that going on a guided tour to see the wildlife of Africa comes with some potential hazards. Geezus.
Page 3 of 6
Popular
Back to top
Follow TigerDroppings for LSU Football News