Zoo Guard Slaps Escaping Hippo In Viral Video, Internet Puzzled Whether To Laugh Or Be Concerned

Viral Video: In a twist far removed from the usual escapades of cats, Huskies, or Golden Retrievers, a hippo at a zoo made a surprising bid for freedom. This unexpected scene was captured on video and quickly went viral, but it was the zoo security guard's unconventional response that truly captivated viewers. Resorting to seemingly light slaps, the guard managed to coax the massive animal back to its pond. Yes, you read that right¡ªhe slapped a hippo, and it worked!

Shared on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter) by the handle 'AMAZINGNATURE,' the video was captioned, "Security guard risking his life to save incredibly unalarmed zoo visitors from a hippo." Since it has been uploaded, the video has garnered a staggering 30.2 million views, sparking a mix of amusement and concern among internet users.

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The video left many viewers questioning the zoo's infrastructure and safety protocols. "If your hippo exhibit is built in such a way that humans can physically touch the hippos that's not a good exhibit," one user commented. Others echoed similar sentiments, pointing out the potential dangers of such a setup. "The zoo's condition is not good. If the hippo is uncontrolled, it can eventually kill anyone," added another.

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Viewers were also taken aback by the guard's proximity to the hippo, with some expressing disbelief over the incident's bizarre resolution. "They're cute so people don't realize how dangerous hippos are," remarked one user. Another sarcastically noted, "Smacking the animal will for sure not make it aggressive."

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Criticism also extended to the design of the hippo enclosure. "Why are the walls so short anyway??" one viewer asked, while another suggested that the person who caused the disturbance should be held accountable: "That guest should have been sent to remedy the potential damage he could have caused."

The video not only highlighted the unusual encounter but also sparked a broader conversation about zoo safety and the proper handling of potentially dangerous animals.

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