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WE'RE STUCK | Thilo has to go into the crocodile waters
10 maggio 2026 · 32 min · 97K visualizzazioni · Gambia
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The crew of a sailing vessel navigates the Gambia River, traveling 1,120 kilometers inland from the Atlantic Ocean toward Kuntao in search of hippopotamuses.0:08 During the transit, the boat becomes snagged on a submerged fishing net that spans the width of the river.3:51 Thilo dives into the murky, crocodile-inhabited water to clear the line from the rudder anode.6:25 The crew utilizes a 20-hp dinghy to maneuver the vessel away from additional nets and to avoid propeller entanglement.5:29 As they progress upstream, the water transitions from saline to fresh, and the vegetation shifts from mangroves to palms and reeds.8:05 Upon reaching the vicinity of Kuntao, the crew observes hippos and monkeys in a tropical, humid environment.19:58 The journey requires careful timing with tidal currents to navigate narrow sections and avoid shallow areas.1:55 The crew notes that local residents rely on the river for fishing, rice cultivation, and laundry, particularly during the hot, dry season.9:45
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