A 65 year-old Zambian fisherman in Siavonga has drowned to death in Zambezi River after his canoe came under attack from a hippopotamus.
The deceased identified as Thomas Mulenga of Manyepa area met his death on Wednesday around afternoon.
Makwelele village headman Christopher Bandela who confirmed the incident said Mr Mulenga was on a fishing expedition when the hippo emerged and hit his canoe forcing it to capsize.
