The ferry was packed with field workers and families when the attack happened. A one-year-old boy has died, but the number of victims is likely to increase.
23 people are missing and, according to the search teams, hopes for these people are fading. The Shire River is considered a habitat for crocodiles and hippos. Up to 500 people per year die after incidents involving hippos in Africa. The hippopotamus can weigh up to three tons and can reach amazing speeds, especially in the water.