Angry Hippo Attacks Zookeeper in China A zookeeper in China had a near-death encounter after stepping in to break up a fight between two bull hippos. As he tried to separate them, one hippo suddenly turned on him, charging in what could have been a fatal attack. Incredibly, the man escaped without injury. The incident has now drawn the attention of the Chongsha Forestry Bureau, which has launched an investigation into the circumstances. While the zookeeper’s survival is a relief, the situation r