Drowning incidences worry police

Harare (New Ziana) – The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) on Monday said it is worried by the surge in cases of drowning since the onset of the rainy season.

In a statement, ZRP spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi said most drowning incidences recorded so far involved minors.

“Most cases involve minors hence repeated calls for parents and guardians to monitor their children whilst they are playing,” he said.

Ass Comm Nyathi said in Hwange on December 11 a male juvenile aged seven years old drowned in Sianyama One Community Dam, Siabuwa after he fell off a floating log. His body was retrieved and taken to hospital for post mortem.

“In Victoria-Falls on the same date, a male juvenile (10) drowned while swimming in Malata River. In a related matter which occurred in Inyathi on 7th December 2020, a 36 year old man drowned while attempting to cross Mbembesi River which was flooded. His body was discovered on 11th December 2020, floating in the river about 4 km away from the crossing point.”

Ass Com Nyathi added: “Members of the public are urged to take heed of safety and precautionary measures in order to safeguard their lives during this rainy season.”

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