Solly the hippo dies during rescue operation by reuters
He was so close!!!
Solly was stuck in a pool for three days after he was chased off by his herd in South Africa.
The hippo became an instant celebrity, receiving his own Twitter account and everything.
Rescues tried to rescue Solly and sprayed water on him to keep him cool.
Unfortunately, they were too late…and he died during the attempt.
R.I.P.