Hippo kills tourist taking photos of wildlife in Kenya

Chinese tourist has died after being bitten by a hippo while taking pictures at a wildlife resort in Kenya.

Chang Ming Chuang, 66, was attacked on the shores of Lake Naivasha just hours after a hippo killed a local fisherman in the same area.

A second Chinese tourist, Wu Peng Te, 62, was also injured in the attack on Saturday night and was taken to the local hospital for treatment.

Six people have been killed by the mostly herbivorous mammals around Lake Naivasha so far this year.

Environmental experts say conflict between humans and hippos has increased because of encroachment into the animal's grazing areas.

Paul Udoto, a spokesman for Kenya Wildlife Service, said attacks on tourists are rare because they are usually protected by guides.

Witnesses told The Star newspaper in Kenya that the hippo bit Mr Chuang on the chest after he got too close while taking pictures near Sopa Hotel.

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