A man from New Jersey is very sad because his wife died in Africa last year. They were looking at wild animals when a hippo hurt her. The man wants the company that planned their trip to take responsibility.
Craig and Lisa Manders went to a place called Zambia to see animals. They walked with guides who were supposed to keep them safe. A big hippo jumped out of the water and attacked Lisa. The guides had guns, but they walked away instead of helping. Lisa died right after the attack.
Their lawyer, Paul Slager, says the company did not ensure everyone's safety. The Manderses were celebrating their marriage with this special trip, their first time in Africa. Lisa, who came from New York City, worked with money for many years. She loved to cook and travel. She and Craig had three children and one grandchild.
The company that planned the trip says it did nothing wrong. It says another group was supposed to keep the people safe. The company only helped book places to stay. Its lawyer said they picked good places with good people to lead the walks.
The company sent someone to Africa right after Lisa died. They wanted to help Craig and his family. Craig says he feels very bad about what happened. He saw the hippo hurt his wife, and he cannot forget it. He finds it hard to do normal things anymore.
Hippos are very big animals—they weigh as much as two cars. They can be mean and hurt people if they come near them. About 500 people die from hippo attacks each year. Craig wants the company to pay money because it did not keep his wife safe. He hopes this will ensure no one else gets hurt like Lisa did.
Craig and Lisa Manders went to a place called Zambia to see animals. They walked with guides who were supposed to keep them safe. A big hippo jumped out of the water and attacked Lisa. The guides had guns, but they walked away instead of helping. Lisa died right after the attack.
Their lawyer, Paul Slager, says the company did not ensure everyone's safety. The Manderses were celebrating their marriage with this special trip, their first time in Africa. Lisa, who came from New York City, worked with money for many years. She loved to cook and travel. She and Craig had three children and one grandchild.
The company that planned the trip says it did nothing wrong. It says another group was supposed to keep the people safe. The company only helped book places to stay. Its lawyer said they picked good places with good people to lead the walks.
The company sent someone to Africa right after Lisa died. They wanted to help Craig and his family. Craig says he feels very bad about what happened. He saw the hippo hurt his wife, and he cannot forget it. He finds it hard to do normal things anymore.
Hippos are very big animals—they weigh as much as two cars. They can be mean and hurt people if they come near them. About 500 people die from hippo attacks each year. Craig wants the company to pay money because it did not keep his wife safe. He hopes this will ensure no one else gets hurt like Lisa did.
