By Meditation Mposi
A Bikita family was plunged into mourning after their five-year old son drowned in a pool close to their house on November 26.
Masvingo Acting Provincial Police Spokesperson Assistant Inspector Masauso Patinyu confirmed the death of five-year-old Tennyson Mapomba and urged members of the public to safeguard their children.
“I confirm a drowning incident that happened in Bikita where a five year old toddler drowned and died in a pool few metres away from home. I urge parents to be watchful of children especially during this rainy season to protect lives,” said Patinyu.
Sources close to the incident said on November 26 at around 1200 hours, the boy, from Rashayi Village Chief Mabika in Bikita strayed from home where he had been left in the custody of his father.
He drowned in a pool which is about 50metres away from home and the body was seen at around 1400hours by a passerby who then informed his father.
Upon arrival they found the toddler already dead, his body floating on top of the water. The body was taken to hospital and no foul play was suspected.
