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Eleven Missing After Hippo Capsizes Boat in Ivory Coast

9/7/2025

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Story summary

Eleven individuals, including children, are missing after a hippopotamus capsized their boat in southwestern Ivory Coast.
The incident took place on the Sassandra River near Buyo, with three survivors rescued.
Search efforts for the missing continue, as reported by the Ivorian minister.
A 2022 study identified hippos as the leading cause of human-related deaths in Ivory Coast.
Overloaded handcrafted longboats contribute to frequent boat accidents in the region.

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Story summary

Eleven individuals, including children, are missing after a hippopotamus capsized their boat in southwestern Ivory Coast.
The incident took place on the Sassandra River near Buyo, with three survivors rescued.
Search efforts for the missing continue, as reported by the Ivorian minister.
A 2022 study identified hippos as the leading cause of human-related deaths in Ivory Coast.
Overloaded handcrafted longboats contribute to frequent boat accidents in the region.