Newlywed's horror death killed by hippo in front of husband during honeymoon

Janice and Bruce Simpson had been married for just two weeks when they were attacked by a hippo while on a guided canoe tour in the Okavango Delta in Botswana The couple went on a guided tour of Eagle Island but had to take a detour because a herd of elephants blocked their path (stock) (Image: Karl Ander Adami via Getty Images)A pair of newlyweds were ambushed by a hippopotamus attack which claimed the wife's life before her husband's eyes in the Botswana Delta.Janice and Bruce Simpson had been married for just two weeks when they went on a guided canoe excursion at Eagle Island in the Okavango Delta in 2003. Get the latest news from around the world and more Invalid emailWe use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. Read our Privacy PolicyIt's understood that during the expedition, the trio were forced to stop because a herd of elephants blocked their path. After waiting for them to disperse, the guide opted to abandon the original route and instead go through the reeds close by.Reports from the couple's relati...