May 15, 2020 · Maurice's wife, Louise, is said to have warned her husband about the hippo. In early 2011, according to reports in South Africa, a 52-year-old man and his grandson were canoeing on the river...

Els’ wife Louise was not a fan of Humphrey. She couldn’t understand how her husband could be so comfortable around him. This wasn’t like their giraffe who carved out a nice existence for themself on the farm.

Nov 15, 2011 · But Els took a playful attitude toward Humphrey’s exploits, explaining to the South African Press Association that the hippo just wanted to “brighten up his social life.” Els is survived by his...

May 19, 2023 · Marius Els was a former Army major. The Guardian reported in 2011 that Els’ wife was concerned about the hippo, which had grown so aggressive that it chased two people into a tree.

Dec 15, 2024 · Maurice's wife, Louise, even warned her hubby about the unpredictable beast. In early 2011, according to reports in South Africa, a 52-year-old man and his grandson were canoeing on the river that passed through Maurice's farm. Humphrey spotted them and is believed to have tried to chase them away.

Nov 16, 2022 · But over the years, people close to Els expressed concern over the hippo’s presence on the farm. His wife, Louise, never felt comfortable with the animal nearby, and Humphrey had caused numerous problems before — he once chased a 52-year-old man and his 7-year-old grandson while they were canoeing, forcing them to hide in a tree for two ...

Marius Els, 40, an army major, was bitten to death by the 1.2-tonne hippo he christened Humphrey and tried to domesticate on a farm in Free State province on Saturday.

Jan 18, 2025 · But in fact, his wife has always been a little worried. Once, Marius and his 7-year-old grandson were kayaking in the river near the farm, and Humphrey was chased by Humphrey, forcing him to hide in a tree with his grandson for two hours.

However, Els’s wife, Louise, a pharmacist, had a different story to tell. She had expressed misgivings about the hippo as the giant animal had caused trouble before.

Nov 14, 2011 · Humphrey the Hippo gouged owner Marius Els, 41, to death by repeatedly biting him in a vicious attack on Saturday night. The farmer's mutilated body was discovered submerged in a river running...