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Warning sign
Hippo sign
Afrikaans: Seekoei teken
What it means
To warn that there is a possibility of hippos being present on the road ahead. Look out for hippos ahead and be prepared to slow down or stop.
Om te waarsku dat seekoeie moontlik op die pad vorentoe kan wees. Kyk uit vir seekoeie vorentoe en wees gereed om spoed te verminder of te stop.
Where you’ll see it
On any road, especially in wildlife sanctuaries and rivers.
Op enige pad, veral in wildreservate en by riviere.
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