A COUPLE has died after their boat capsized when a hippo hit into them while crossing the Zambezi River in Mongu.
National Parks and Wildlife Mongu District Senior Warden Gryton Kasamu disclosed that the couple met their fate on Sunday as they were crossing the Zambezi River towards the south of the Mongu-Kalabo Bridge.
“I can confirm that unidentified couple has died after the boat they were in capsized after being hit by a hippo along the Zambezi River,” said Mr. Kasamu.
He further disclosed that officers were still searching for the body of the male as the body of the female has been found.
“Our officers are also searching for the hippo that caused the death of the couple,” said Mr. Kasamu. He said the body that had being retrieved was laying in Lewanika General Hospital mortuary.
