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Discussions tagged with canoeing on WindowsForum.com cover real-world incidents and experiences related to canoeing. One thread recounts a South African man and his grandson who were canoeing on the Vaal River when a hippo chased them, forcing them to climb a tree for safety. The story highlights unexpected wildlife encounters during canoeing trips. While the forum primarily focuses on Windows and technology, this tag captures off-topic content where users share personal stories and news about canoeing adventures, safety, and wildlife interactions.
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Hippo tree escape unnecessary as friendly beast is lured away by apple
A South-African man and his grandson spent two hours hiding from a hippo in a tree, only to find that all the animal wanted was an apple. The 52-year-old was canoeing with his seven-year-old grandson in the Vaal River to the north-west of Johannesburg when they discovered they were being...- cybercore
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- adventure canoeing escape grandfather grandson hippo nature south africa vaal river wildlife
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- Forum: The Water Cooler