• The lion is attacked by hippos in the video posted YouTube channel.
• The lion is seen in the opening of the video perched atop a rock in the middle of a river.
• The video has received more than 6.5 lakh views since it was shared.

People are attracted by a video showing an aggressive encounter between a lion and a pack of hippos. The lion is attacked by hippos in the video posted to YouTube channel, but the huge animal eventually manages to flee.

“This lion is stranded on a rock in the middle of a river. Suddenly, hippos start surrounding him. One of the hippos attacks the lion, making him jump into the water!! He has to get to the bank but swims right on top of another hippo hiding under the water,” they commented on Facebook after sharing the footage.

The lion is seen in the opening of the video perched atop a rock in the middle of a river. Hippos soon surround the large cat from all sides and begin to attack. The lion initially reacts with surprise and struggles to maintain its posture. But shortly after, it plunges into the ocean and heads for land.

A day ago, the video was published. The video has received more than 6.5 lakh views since it was shared, and the numbers keep rising. The post has gotten a tonne of likes and comments as well.

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