"I was swallowed by a hippo"

How I Survived by Matthew Denby

Oct 23, 201935:22Society & Culture

Each stroke of 27-year-old safari guide Paul Templer’s paddle took his canoe closer to the stunning mist-shrouded Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe. Along with two local guides, Ben and Evans, and a safety kayaker, Mac, they we...

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