Fiona the hippo photobombs marriage proposal

Tuesday, October 24, 2017
CINCINNATI, Ohio -- It was more than just a regular visit to this zoo for a couple in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Hayley Roll had no idea what her boyfriend, Nick Kelble, had in store when they went to visit the Cincinnati Zoo.
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During the couple's visit to the hippo enclosure, Kelble got down on one knee to propose.

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The proposal was made extra special when the zoo's famous hippo Fiona decided to drop in for a photo.
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Roll says in an Instagram post, "We're so happy Fiona could be there on our special day."

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