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Man missing after crocodile attack

by Staff Reporter
05 Apr 2016 at 06:16hrs | Views
 Langton Chikwanya (53) from Rukovo village under Chief Chikwanda is believed to be dead after he went missing in Kyle Dam following an attack by a crocodile on Sunday a week ago.

Masvingo Mirror reported that security at the Dam has since shot and killed the crocodile but Chikwanya's body is still missing.

Acting Police Spokesperson, Assistant Inspector Kudakwashe Dhewa confirmed the incident.

Chikwanya was fishing in a canoe about 70 meters from the shore.
The crocodile turned the canoe upside down and the deceased is believed to have drowned.

Jacob Guzhumire (53) and Jaison Mutema (33) from Gomba village under Chief Murinye were eye witnesses.

They informed Dam officials and the crocodile was traced and shot. The deceased's body has not been recovered the search is still going on.

Dhewa has urged people to avoid fishing in flooded and crocodile infested water bodies

Source - Masvingo Mirror
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