Hungry Hungry Hippo
A 2-year-old Ugandan boy was playing in his yard when a hippo swallowed him. The hippo attacked and swallowed half the boy’s body before spitting him back out. Another boy nearby threw rocks at the hippo to scare it, causing it to release the toddler and head back toward the lake. The young boy had to be treated extensively for injuries, but made a full recovery. Hippos are known to be one of the most dangerous animals on Earth, with jaws strong enough to snap a canoe in half. In that context, the little boy is extremely lucky to be alive. For his parents, this is one nightmare they might not make a full recovery from.