This Proposal Got Photobombed By A Baby Hippo — And It's So Cute

May 27, 2019 by apost team

It's rare for a couple to have an internet celebrity present at their engagement. Fiona, a cute baby hippo, was happy to surprise a lucky couple with her presence during their special occasion.

Haley Roll and Nick Kelble were visiting the Cincinnati Zoo and the attached Botanical Garden in early October of 2017. Although the couple visited the zoo regularly, a new baby hippo was the purpose of this visit.

Fiona was born six weeks before her predicted due date. This premature hippo was lucky to be alive. Her perseverance and sheer cuteness were enough to captivate the entire country. People like Roll and Kelble were traveling from around the United States to see Fiona in person.

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When the couple arrived at Fiona's habitat, they were met with a long line of eager visitors. Roll and Kelble waited patiently for a turn to see Fiona for the first time in real life.

The baby hippo weighed around 550 pounds at that time. She was five feet long and two-and-a-half feet tall. Although she didn't like being measured, the veterinarians wanted to ensure that the premature hippo was healthy. While 550 pounds may seem incredibly high for a baby animal, adult hippos can grow up to weigh 1,400 to 1,500 pounds.

As the couple approached Fiona's habitat, their excitement increased. However, Kelble was more excited about something he had planned without Roll's knowledge. The couple was celebrating their one-year anniversary by visiting the newborn hippo.

Roll was handing her phone to another person in line for a photo with her boyfriend. When she turned around, Kelble was already on one knee with a ring in his hand.

Roll was taken aback by the gesture and agreed to become Kelble's wife. While the internet always loves a story with a romantic proposal, the baby hippo became the real star of the situation. Roll posted some pictures of the proposal on Instagram. In the images, Fiona can be seen positioned perfectly. It appears that the hippo bombed the photo on purpose.

The couple was happy that Fiona could be part of their special day. A baby hippo is the only thing that could make the perfect proposal even better. Kelble owes Fiona a big 'thank you'.

Don't you think the zoo is a cute spot for a proposal? Let us know in the comments and be sure to pass this adorable story along to your friends and family – it'll put a smile on their face!