The police in Limpopo have opened an inquest docket following the discovery of the body of a fisherman at the Mogalakwena river near Arrie village outside Mokopane. The deceased is believed to have been attacked by crocodiles while fishing on Friday. Police spokesperson, Malesela Ledwaba has advised community members to avoid swimming, fishing, fetching water
The police in Limpopo have opened an inquest docket following the discovery of the body of a fisherman at the Mogalakwena river near Arrie village outside Mokopane.
The deceased is believed to have been attacked by crocodiles while fishing on Friday. Police spokesperson, Malesela Ledwaba has advised community members to avoid swimming, fishing, fetching water and doing laundry in crocodile infested streams.
“Preliminary investigation revealed that the deceased was last seen fishing on the same spot, and there is a possibility that he was attacked by crocodiles. The body was retrieved from the river. The body was found with some parts missing. He was certified dead at the scene. The deceased was identified as Phuthi Oscar Serumula.”
#sapsLIM The Police in Maleboho were informed about drowning and a crocodile attack at Mogalakwena River in Arrie Village on the 07 February 2025.
Residents are sternly warned to avoid swimming, fishing or crossing in rivers infested with crocodiles. NPhttps://t.co/88Mv6wESHU pic.twitter.com/u22Xdsn18I— SA Police Service 🇿🇦 (@SAPoliceService) February 9, 2025
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