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Swallowed by a Hippo: Zambezi River Safari

2023/11/23
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Paul Templer, a safari guide, experiences a terrifying attack by a hippopotamus while leading a tour on the Zambezi River, forcing him to act quickly to ensure the safety of his group.

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Paul Templer has one of the most wholesome jobs imaginable: paddling entranced visitors along Africa’s beautiful Zambezi River to the majestic Victoria Falls. But one day, his tour party is attacked… by a ferocious bull hippopotamus. As panic descends, Paul must do his utmost to ensure no man is left behind…

A Noiser production, written by Susan Allott.

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