A safari park visitor has been 'urged to make a public apology' after he risked killing a hippo by throwing a plastic bag into its mouth.
A shocking video clip showed the tourist appearing to dangle a carrot near the hippo's open mouth before chucking the bag into it instead.
The incident, which is believed to have taken place at the Taman safari park in Bogor, Indonesia, has sparked outrage within the local community and from those who viewed the shocking footage online.
The safari park has reportedly located the license plate of the vehicle carrying the individual responsible, with the park calling on the man to apologies.
The footage shows a silver car pulling up next to a watering hole where a hippo is enjoying a dip.
The man can be seen dangling a carrot near the mouth of the hippo at the Taman safari park in Bogor, Indonesia, before chucking a plastic bag in it instead
The hippo, who had been taking a dip in some nearby water, appears to hesitantly close his mouth before trying to chew
The man then dangles a carrot stick near the large animal's open mouth before throwing a plastic bag in it instead. The hippo appears to hesitantly close his mouth before trying to chew.
The clip, which was shared online, has now received more than two million views, many angered by the incident.
One person said: 'I hope that person and the hippo meet again some day. Hopefully in an environment more favorable to the hippo.'
'I hope they were caught and arrested!! That could kill the hippo!!' another viewer said.
Another added: 'Those people should be banned from every safari park and not allowed near any animals.' [sic]
'Seems deliberate. Give the license plate to the lions,' a third suggested, while a fourth bluntly said 'that's sickening'.
The same tourist allegedly also poked a deer with a carrot while on the safari tour.
The hippo was examined and is reportedly in healthy condition following the incident.
