Escobar's Hippos: Colombia's Wild Zoo Problem

0:00Pablo Escobar's hippos, smuggled into Colombia, back in the 1980s, have exploded to around 200 strong, turning into a real headache for everyone nearby. These massive beasts were part of his wild, private zoo at Hossien and Napoleon's, but after his empire crumbled, they broke free and started breeding like Kregai. Locals and tourists are on edge, dealing with attacks and close calls from these aggressive invaders that weigh up to 4,000 pounds each. These are scrambling with sterilization plans and even talks of calling, as the herd keeps spreading beyond the oldest-day grounds. Meanwhile, at Hossien and Napoleon's park today, those hippos still rule the lagoons, a living reminder of Escobar's chaotic legacy that Colombia is still trying to wrangle. That wraps Canada News today, brought to you with AI.