Valentine Makufa
Mwenezi- A 49-year-old man who was on a fishing expedition died while fishing in local Manyuchi dam on March 26, 2022.
Smangaliso Dhewa (49) of Bindu village went fishing using home-made boats in the company of his friend, Misheck Mahachi (42) of Chawada village all under Chief Nyamhondo.
Masvingo provincial police spokesperson Inspector Kudakwashe Dhewa confirmed the incident and urged members of the public not to use unsafe equipment.
“I confirm receiving a report of a 49-year-old Smangaliso Dhewa who drowned in Manyuchi dam. People should avoid use of unsafe equipment in waters. Use of unsafe equipment should be shunned at all cost,” Dhewa said.
The now deceased Dhewa went into the dam while Mahachi went to look for network only to come back after hearing water sounds. He found Dhewa trying to hold onto the boat which finally back-slid.
Mahachi could not help his friend since the dam is very big and deep. Instead he rushed and reported to the police at Sarauru.
Dhewa’ body was then discovered and retrieved on March 28.
Magistrate Masiiwa waived the post mortem.
Dhewa’s body was taken to his home in Mberengwa for burial.
