Midlands provincial spokesperson, Inspector Emmanuel Mahoko
yesterday said the bodies of the deceased have since been retrieved and their
next of kin notified.
He said the incident happened on Wednesday. Robert Mapfumo
(30), Calisto Ruvazhe (32) and Kenneth Paraffin (33) all of Mhondoro,
reportedly tried to cross the flooded river while on their way home from work
and drowned.
“We are investigating a case where three people who tried
to cross Munyathi River drowned. On 13 January 2021 at around 3pm, the three
using a canoe tried to cross Munyathi River, which was flooded,” said Inspector
Mahoko.
The canoe capsized halfway through resulting in the three
being swept away. Ward Two councillor, Tichaona Rodgers Nhari said the trio was
employed by Africa Chrome Fields (ACF) and they were dropped at the crossing
point by their company vehicle.
“The three were ACF workers and were swept away while
attempting to cross the flooded river on their way home,” said Cllr Nhari. Police
have repeatedly warned people against crossing flooded rivers.
“We urge people to refrain from crossing flooded rivers as
attempting to cross such rivers results in unnecessary loss of life. This
incident could have been avoided,” said Inspector Mahoko.
Last week, six people drowned after the vehicle they were
travelling in was swept away as they attempted to cross a flooded Gweru River.
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