Enock Rukowa,
22, and his 19-year-old wife Charity Tembo were sifting for gold along the
riverbank at noon on March 24 when the monster reptile struck.
“The croc just
lunged—grabbing him and thrashing into the water,” said Mashonaland West police
spokesman Inspector Ian Kohwera.
Screaming for
help, Charity alerted nearby villagers, who raced to the scene—pelting the
beast with stones in a desperate bid to save Enock.
Miraculously,
the crocodile released Rukowa alive —but the damage was done.
“His chest was
ripped open, his knee shattered,” said Insp Kohwera. “He died as villagers
carried him to hospital.”
The police
spokesperson issued an urgent warning to riverside communities:
“These killers
strike fast—stay vigilant!” Insp Kohwera said. H Metro
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