Farmer says he was ‘shooting at hippos’

A 77-YEAR-OLD Limpopo farmer has been arrested for attempted murder after he allegedly fired shots in the direction of a couple who were fishing along the Mogol River, in Lephalale, Limpopo.

A police spokesperson, Lieutenant-Colonel Mamphaswa Seabi, said the incident happened on Tuesday.

She said the 38-year-old woman sustained an injury.

“Her partner managed to hide and he immediately informed the police and emergency services,” said Seabi.

“The arrested suspect alleged that he was shooting at the hippopotamus.”

Police seized two rifles, one revolver, one pistol and two airguns when they arrested the 77-year-old.

Meanwhile, Limpopo SAPS commissioner Lieutenant-General Thembi Hadebe has called upon community members to be responsible when handling firearms.