Two teenagers survived a dangerous hippo attack on Monday at Kasivi village. The boys were paddling their canoe when the large animal struck their boat. Markus Amutenya, aged 16, suffered a badly broken leg from the encounter. His companion, Paulus Haingura, aged 13, escaped without any harm. The attack happened during daylight hours on local waterways.
Police officers arrived quickly and pulled both boys from the water to safety. Emergency workers carried the injured teenager to the Bunya Clinic for immediate medical care. Doctors at the clinic examined Markus and determined that he required more advanced treatment facilities. Medical staff moved him to Rundu State Hospital, where specialists could handle his serious leg fracture. Paulus received a check-up but did not require hospital admission.
Regional chief inspector Raimberth Muronga spoke about the incident to local media. He confirmed that the proper authorities received official reports about the hippo encounter. The police department will investigate the circumstances surrounding the attack and determine whether safety measures need improvement. Both families expressed relief that their children survived the frightening experience. Officials remind residents that hippos pose real dangers near water areas.
Police officers arrived quickly and pulled both boys from the water to safety. Emergency workers carried the injured teenager to the Bunya Clinic for immediate medical care. Doctors at the clinic examined Markus and determined that he required more advanced treatment facilities. Medical staff moved him to Rundu State Hospital, where specialists could handle his serious leg fracture. Paulus received a check-up but did not require hospital admission.
Regional chief inspector Raimberth Muronga spoke about the incident to local media. He confirmed that the proper authorities received official reports about the hippo encounter. The police department will investigate the circumstances surrounding the attack and determine whether safety measures need improvement. Both families expressed relief that their children survived the frightening experience. Officials remind residents that hippos pose real dangers near water areas.
