Since the going through the forest was so heavy, Tippu Tip turned around with his party on December 28, leaving Stanley on his own, with 143 people, including 8 children and 16 women.
Dado que ir polo bosque era demasiado pesado, Tippu Tip deu a volta coa súa partida o 28 de decembro, deixando a Stanley pola súa conta, con 143 persoas, entre elas 8 nenos e 16 mulleres.