TikTok Video Captures Huge Hippos Casually Roaming Richardsbay Streets: Mzansi Has Mixed Feelings

• TikTok video shows huge hippos casually strolling through Richardsbay, KZN, streets
• Hippos are formidable animals, and their presence in town raises questions about safety
• Mzansi residents share a mixture of laughter and concern over the unusual encounter

In a remarkable TikTok video, a sight both comical and concerning unfolds as hippos freely roam the streets of Richardsbay, KwaZulu-Natal.

While the TikTok video provides an unexpected and amusing glimpse into daily life in Richardsbay, it's important to remember that hippos, despite their seemingly lighthearted street adventure, are indeed wild animals.

Hippos roam residential streets

The video, shared by user @newsnexussa, captures the astonishing moment when a group of hippos confidently take to the streets of Richardsbay.

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Only in Africa, neh. Take a look at these bootylicious beasts:

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While the video has prompted laughter and amusement, it also raises genuine concerns about the safety of the town's residents. Hippos are known for their formidable size and unpredictable behaviour, making them one of the most dangerous animals in Africa. Encountering them in an urban environment is a rarity and a situation that requires careful consideration.

Read some of the mixed comments:

@WildlifeWatcher shared:

"This is both fascinating and nerve-wracking. Let's hope everyone stays safe!"

@AdenuSibu said:

"Only in South Africa would you see hippos casually strolling through town! "

@ZAMuphora:

"Hippos are no joke. We hope the authorities are managing the situation."

@Natz33 sloved it:

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"Such a unique sighting! I hope the hippos find their way back to the water safely."

@LocalResident87 said:

"It's funny until it's in your own backyard. We need a plan here!"

Hippo chases down speedboat while man remains calm in viral TikTok

In related news, Briefly News reported that imagine being chased down by a hippo in the water and remaining calm as you speed away. A man in a recent viral TikTok post even smiled while that happened to him. Hippos may seem friendly, but they can be deadly. So the man was lucky to be in a speedboat at the time.

According to kidadl, hippos are fascinating creatures well adapted to their semi-aquatic lifestyle. While they may not be the fastest swimmers, they can still move at a speed of 5 mph (8 kph) underwater and even walk underwater. On land, they can run at impressive speeds of up to 18.6 mph (30 kph).

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Unlike fish or other aquatic animals, hippos do not have gills and cannot breathe underwater. Their weight, reaching up to 3300 lb (1500 kg), also makes it difficult for them to swim for long periods. However, they can float on the water's surface and hold their breath for several minutes while submerged.

Source: Briefly News