FAITH NDOU
Masvingo-Three men who went missing after their boat capsized in Lake Mutirikwi on the afternoon of March 31 have been found dead.
The trio had reportedly attempted to cross the lake when their boat overturned due to strong winds.
A search operation was conducted on April 3 at around 0900 hours by local villagers and relatives.
At approximately 1200 hours, the search team discovered all three bodies in a state of decomposition.
According to the police, two of the bodies were found floating in the water while the third was located along the lakeshore.
An informant who had been fishing in the area indicated that the deceased had been attempting to cross to the other side of the dam when the incident occurred.
The bodies were taken to Masvingo Provincial Hospital for post-mortem examinations.
The deceased have been identified as Rangarirayi Kovo of Chief Chikwanda area, Robert Ndava of Mushandike under Chief Charumbira and Norman Ranganayi of Stopover area.
ZRP Masvingo province spokesperson Inspector Kudakwashe Dehwa urged members of the public to exercise caution and use proper safety equipment when crossing large water bodies.
