By Tatiana Mhararira
The body of a missing woman from Masvingo was discovered floating in Tirivanhu Dam, Victoria Ranch, by a man who had gone fishing on April 26, 2025.
Masvingo Acting Provincial Police Spokesperson, Assistant Inspector Masauso Patinyu, confirmed the incident to TellZim News and said investigations were ongoing.
“I confirm the incident in which Rutendo Jimu’s body was found floating in Tirivanhu Dam. Investigations are still underway to determine the cause of death,” said Patinyu.
On the given day at around 0900 hours, a man from Victoria Range went fishing at the dam. About 150 metres from the bank, he spotted a body floating in the water and alerted the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP).
The ZRP Sub-Aqua Unit was dispatched the following day, April 27, 2025, and successfully retrieved the body. Upon inspection, no visible injuries were found. Police noted that the clothing matched the description of a person reported missing earlier.
Relatives were informed and later identified the body as that of Jimu. It was subsequently taken to Masvingo Provincial Hospital for a post-mortem.
