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Python 'visits' home, suspected to be part of businessman's money-spinning charms
24 Jan 2015 at 07:08hrs | Views
A PYTHON measuring 3.4 metres that was found in Zimunya high-density suburb in Mutare on Wednesday morning has sent tongues wagging in the neighbourhood, with some residents suspecting it to be part of the businessman's money-spinning charms.
The huge reptile was allegedly found near a transport operator's home, Mr Willis Mashume Mushati who runs a transport business in the area.
When The Manica Post visited the area, the reptile, which had swallowed a big cat, was said to have been captured and taken to a distant place for burning.
Those interviewed said the snake was first spotted more than six months ago, but somehow disappeared before being captured.
"We were aware all along that there was a snake around, but each time we saw it, it would escape. At one point a young girl almost fainted when she saw the snake, but by the time we gathered we could not locate it," said Trymore Zimunya, one of the residents who was present when the snake was taken away.
However, another resident, who requested anonymity, said she doubted that the snake had indeed been killed.
"To be honesty, it is not clear whether the snake was indeed killed. Yes, we used different types of weapons in trying to kill it, but the owner of the premises where the snake was found called some young boys to take it to a distant place to burn it.
"At that time it was still showing signs of life.
The scary creature was discovered by Mr Mushati's neighbour who instantly called other neighbours to assist in killing the unwelcome visitor.
In a wink of an eye, a huge crowd had gathered with weapons of different shapes and sizes.
Mr Mushati is said to have ordered some youths to take it to a distant place to burn it.
When The Manica Post made a follow up to the place where the snake was said to have been taken to, only a tyre was seen burning without the reptile or its remnants in sight.
When approached for comment, Mr Mushati said: "To start with, who gave you my number?
"The first thing I want to know is that I want to know who gave you my phone number," said Mushati as he dodged questions about the existence of the snake in his yard.
However, after explaining how The newspaper got his number, Mr Mushati denied having anything to do with the snake and explained what had happened.
"I only measured it after it was killed by some of the people who came here. When my neighbour saw it he called out for help and that is when we joined in.
"I was equally shocked. You should have asked us what really transpired because we are the people who stay here," said Mr Mushati.
The huge reptile was allegedly found near a transport operator's home, Mr Willis Mashume Mushati who runs a transport business in the area.
When The Manica Post visited the area, the reptile, which had swallowed a big cat, was said to have been captured and taken to a distant place for burning.
Those interviewed said the snake was first spotted more than six months ago, but somehow disappeared before being captured.
"We were aware all along that there was a snake around, but each time we saw it, it would escape. At one point a young girl almost fainted when she saw the snake, but by the time we gathered we could not locate it," said Trymore Zimunya, one of the residents who was present when the snake was taken away.
However, another resident, who requested anonymity, said she doubted that the snake had indeed been killed.
"To be honesty, it is not clear whether the snake was indeed killed. Yes, we used different types of weapons in trying to kill it, but the owner of the premises where the snake was found called some young boys to take it to a distant place to burn it.
"At that time it was still showing signs of life.
The scary creature was discovered by Mr Mushati's neighbour who instantly called other neighbours to assist in killing the unwelcome visitor.
In a wink of an eye, a huge crowd had gathered with weapons of different shapes and sizes.
Mr Mushati is said to have ordered some youths to take it to a distant place to burn it.
When The Manica Post made a follow up to the place where the snake was said to have been taken to, only a tyre was seen burning without the reptile or its remnants in sight.
When approached for comment, Mr Mushati said: "To start with, who gave you my number?
"The first thing I want to know is that I want to know who gave you my phone number," said Mushati as he dodged questions about the existence of the snake in his yard.
However, after explaining how The newspaper got his number, Mr Mushati denied having anything to do with the snake and explained what had happened.
"I only measured it after it was killed by some of the people who came here. When my neighbour saw it he called out for help and that is when we joined in.
"I was equally shocked. You should have asked us what really transpired because we are the people who stay here," said Mr Mushati.
Source - manicapost
