By Staff Reporter
A 44-year-old Zambian man was killed by a hippo on Tuesday, 27 October 2026, while fishing with a friend on Lake Lyambezi in the Zambezi Region.
The incident occurred at around 09:00 near Kamatanda cattle post in the Zilitene area.
According to preliminary information, the deceased and his companion were travelling by canoe when two aggressive hippos attacked the vessel. Both men fell into the water. One of the hippos then charged at the deceased and fatally attacked him. His friend managed to escape and alerted people at the cattle post.
The deceased has been identified as Walubita Figo, aged 44. His next of kin have been informed.
Police have expressed appreciation to the local community, who made their boat available and helped retrieve the body from the water.
The hippo has been identified, and the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism (MEFT) has been informed.
Issued by Commissioner Julia Sakuwa-Neo, Regional Commander, Zambezi Region.
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