Anthrax outbreak reportedly kills hippos in DR Congo's Virunga National Park

Multiple outlets report an anthrax outbreak has killed hippos in Virunga National Park in DR Congo. One headline cites 28 hippo deaths; the items do not give further details.

Timeline

1. 3 Nov, 01:10 UTCFirst appeared on Google Trends
2. 3 Nov, 01:10 UTCPicked up on News
3. 3 Nov, 01:10 UTCAl Jazeera reports anthrax hippo deaths
4. 3 Nov, 01:41 UTCReached #1 on TrendHeat

Top sources

• anthraxGoogle Trends
• Why The Deadly Anthrax Outbreak In Virunga National Park Is Worse Than You ThinkИФЗ РАН
• 28 hippos die of anthrax in Virunga — Al JazeeraUA.NEWS