Legendary Colombian drug kingpin, Pablo Escobar, illegally imported a herd of four hippos in the 1980s to live in the lake on his estate.
The so-called ‘cocaine hippos’ have thrived in the 28 years since Escobar’s death, with no natural predators and plenty of food.
There are now estimated to be up to 80 hippos, and are now having a big impact on local bi…