Mark
Chavunduka
Chavunduka
GWERU – Three
people from Village 3 Chakastad recently died while four others were treated
and discharged from Driefontein Hospital after eating poisonous mushrooms for
supper.
people from Village 3 Chakastad recently died while four others were treated
and discharged from Driefontein Hospital after eating poisonous mushrooms for
supper.
The
three deceased; Nyengeterai Mangena (27), Anopa Mangena (16), Sarah Mangena
(64) and four survivors; Asina Mangena
(10), Nasily (7), Nataly (7) and Clive Mangena (15) were all members of the
same family.
three deceased; Nyengeterai Mangena (27), Anopa Mangena (16), Sarah Mangena
(64) and four survivors; Asina Mangena
(10), Nasily (7), Nataly (7) and Clive Mangena (15) were all members of the
same family.
Sarah
was mother to Nyengeterai and Anopa.
was mother to Nyengeterai and Anopa.
Midlands
police spokesperson, Assistant Inspector Ethel Mukwende confirmed the incident
and urged people to consume mushroom only when they are very sure it is not
poisonous.
police spokesperson, Assistant Inspector Ethel Mukwende confirmed the incident
and urged people to consume mushroom only when they are very sure it is not
poisonous.
“To
avoid taking poisonous mushroom, we encourage people to confirm first with
others especially those who are experts on mushrooms,” said Mukwende.
avoid taking poisonous mushroom, we encourage people to confirm first with
others especially those who are experts on mushrooms,” said Mukwende.
Sources
said on February 09, Nyengeterai brought home mushroom from the bush which she then
prepared for supper.
said on February 09, Nyengeterai brought home mushroom from the bush which she then
prepared for supper.
The
following morning, the whole family was complaining of stomach pains and they
were rushed to Driefontein Hospital for treatment.
following morning, the whole family was complaining of stomach pains and they
were rushed to Driefontein Hospital for treatment.
On
February 13, Nyengeterai passed away, followed by Anna who died on February 15,
and Sarah on February 16.
February 13, Nyengeterai passed away, followed by Anna who died on February 15,
and Sarah on February 16.
The
other four were discharged from hospital February 16.
other four were discharged from hospital February 16.
