A hunting expedition ended in tragedy for a Mberengwa man
after he drowned while trying to retrieve a floating duck which he had just hit
with a catapult from a flock of ducks in a dam.
Police spokesperson for Midlands province, Inspector Joel
Goko confirmed the incident which he said occurred on Sunday under Chief
Negove.
The now deceased was identified as Timothy Moyo (18). Insp
Goko said on the fateful day the now deceased went out armed with a catapult to
hunt ducks at the nearby Mponani dam.
“During the hunting expedition, Timothy is said have shot
and killed a duck from a flock and it floated in the middle of the dam.
“He then started swimming into the dam to get his catch and
on his way back he could not reach to the shores and drowned,” said Insp Goko.
He said a fisherman who was at the other end of the dam
went and informed the now deceased’s relatives who later came and managed to
retrieve the body.
“We would like to warn members of the public to desist from
entering into deep waters to avoid such tragedies as this one,” said Insp Goko.
Herald
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