'Hippos don't take well to darting' Mr van Schoor explains, 'they die of stress and this one would drown if we darted her in the water, and if we tried to dart her on the beach, she would run into the water for safety and again drown when the drug takes effect.'
Hippos are usually captured using passive methods such as monitoring paths that they use regularly and setting up enclosures to lure them into.

But Mr Van Schoor says that this hippo's only hope is to stop moving South.

He added: 'If the hippo moves any further south there is huge risk, he is moving into residential areas and towards Durban where food for the hippo will become a problem'.

Hippos are considered to be one of the most dangerous and aggressive of all animals and with this one coming into contact with humans and domestic animals, it could soon become a problem.

Sadly If the hippo does not retrace his own steps and move back north, KZN says there is little hope for him.

That's a disturbing thought, really. Maybe something
happened to her mother.

A hippo in the ocean. I never thought I'd see that.

Cowabunga! Maybe they could get a little more creeative in capturing it before killing the poor baby, neh?

I think killing it would be too extreme. They have hippos in zoos how do they get them there?

nice one michelle.

I saw this on the SABC news.

Proof even Hippo's need a holiday

http://clipmarks.com/clipmark/7CD4C5D0-415E-4EB3-8185-438217472AF6/

Perhaps someone should try doing this, and riding him all the way back to Richards Bay.

Oh, my word! They are spectacular. I adore you, Alan, because you are utterly kind and so generous. Truth be told, it's you more than anyone else that keeps me on Clipmarks. I love your heart, Alan. You are a rare human being. Thank you for these gorgeous butterflies. I've already copied them and set one as a wallpaper. Exquisite.

As for Dorine. I have re-established contact with her. She is doing as well as can be expected under very trying circumstances. She gets to use a computer only occasionally but cannot download the clipping tools because it's not her computer. She sends her greetings to all, especially to you and Bignosemousie.

As for me, I've hit a bit of a bump in the road and am finding it a little difficult to keep going at present. (Depression does that to one). But, no doubt, when I'm back on my feet I'll be up and running.

I'm going to check on "our friend from Ireland" and see what it's all about. God help him if he hurts you!!!!!

Thank you so much for your kind words, Alan. You have no idea how much they mean to me and how needed it was, especially today. Hugs all round.

She sends her greetings to all, especially to you and Bignosemousie.

Thanks for the message, Michelle. I am sending hugs to you, Alan, and Dorine. I look forward to seeing all three of you back at the clip.

I know that none of us have met, but I miss the kind hearts the most, in whatever capacity that is possible.

Me too.

And me too! Thanks Mousie, you're a sweetie.

I've finally come to the conclusion that I just cannot stop the medication.

Maybe I'm stating the obvious, but... that is okay, Michelle. I think it is fantastic that there is something that can help. I can't say I understand, since I'm not taking anti-depressants, but it seems in your case no different than insulin, in the sense that you need it to live a good life.

Hugs all around!

Thank you so much Mousie. Hugs warmly accepted and returned.