Police in Katwe-Kabatoro, in Kasese, registered an incident of a hippo attack after it grabbed a two-year-old boy, identified as Iga Paul, by the head and swallowed half of his body.
The incident happened on December 4, at around 3 pm, while the boy was playing at their home in Rwenjubu cell, Lake Katwe – Kabatoro Town Council in Kasese District. Their home is about 800 meters from Lake Edward.
“It took the bravery of a one Chrispas Bagonza, who was nearby, to save the victim after he stoned the hippo and scared it, causing it to release the victim from its mouth,” said the police.
The victim was immediately rushed for treatment to a nearby clinic, for injuries on the hand and later transferred to Bwera Hospital for further treatment.
He recovered fully and was discharged, after receiving a vaccine for rabies. He was thereafter, handed over to the parents by the police.