A Connecticut-based safari company is facing a lawsuit after a woman died in a hippopotamus attack during a trip in Zambia. Craig Manders alleges that African Portfolio was negligent in failing to protect his wife, Lisa, from the danger posed by the hippo.
whose wife was killed by a hippo during an African safari has filed a lawsuit alleging that their tour operator was negligent in failing to keep her safe.
"My client is a tour operator. It organizes tours," Gould said."A trip, for example, might include airfare. We're not responsible if the airline loses luggage." Despite their size – adult males typically weigh over 3,000 pounds – hippos can run fast over short distances, reaching speeds upwards of 20 mph.
Then, without warning, the hippo lifted its head and charged out of the water toward Lisa Manders, according to the lawsuit. The massive animal caught up with Manders and attacked her, the suit says. A mother of three from Cranford, Manders worked in the financial industry for more than 40 years. “Lisa was the best mother and wife anyone could ever hope for,” her husband said. “Her violent death is a devastating loss not only for our family, but for our community."
HIPPO ATTACK SAFARI TOUR OPERATOR NEGLIGENCE ZAMBIA
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