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Cyclist Killed After Knocking Hippo in Queen Elizabeth National Park

According to SP Nelson Tumushime, the Rwenzori East police spokesperson, the rider only identified as Asaba was riding a motorcycle registration number UGA 359D at about 11:40 PM, died instantly after knocking the Hippo.
17 Jan 2025 11:30

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A motorcycle rider has died after he knocked a hippo in Hamukungu, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Kasese District. 

According to Nelson Tumushime, the Rwenzori East police spokesperson, the rider only identified as Asaba was riding a motorcycle registration number UGA 359D at about 11:40 PM, and died instantly after knocking the Hippo. 

He added that one passenger identified as Timothy Tumusime was critically injured. Tumushime said preliminary investigations indicate that Asaba was riding at the high speed. 

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He added that the police at Katwe Kabatoro division rushed to the scene and the body was picked up and transported to Kasese Health Centre III. 

Police in the area have several times warned drivers and riders to adhere to the Uganda Wildlife AuthoritypUWA set speed limit while going through the park.

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