RESCUING A HEAVYWEIGHT

The video recounts the story of a hippopotamus that jumped into a reservoir on a South African farm. The rescue operation involved using a heavy steel cable net to capture the hippo, which was then packed into a large case. After three days, the hippo was transported 300 miles to the Loskop nature reserve, ensuring its safety and freedom.

Who was Peter Pringle in the context of the video?

• A wildlife reserve manager

• The owner of the hippopotamus

• An institution in South Africa

• A famous South African farmer

What was the initial plan to rescue the hippopotamus?

• To use a gigantic landing net

• To lure it out with food

• To tranquilize it

• To drain the reservoir

What was the main challenge faced during the rescue operation?

• The reservoir was too deep

• The net was not strong enough

• The hippo was too heavy to lift

• The hippo refused to cooperate

How long did it take to get the hippo into the packing case?

• Three days

• Four days

• Two days

• One day

Where was the hippopotamus relocated after the rescue?

• A nearby farm

• A zoo

• Loskop nature reserve

• A wildlife sanctuary