Hippo's are responsible for killing more people in Africa than any other animal. When you approach the water during the day they seem pretty caught up in keeping cool that they don't seem overly dangerous. Having said that, I would never compromise a healthy and respectful distance from them, they are wild animals and thus can be unpredictable. This women is fetching water, a resource vital to any human existence and given that she lives in a remote village, her only source for water is a lake occupied by hippos. I suppose when there is no other option, people take chances, not sure I would dare do this, it's a little too close for comfort for me!
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