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Africa-Press<\/a> – Zimbabwe<\/a>. <\/strong><\/span>Police have expressed concern over the rise in drowning cases countrywide with 483 cases recorded in 2020 compared to 411 cases in 2019.<\/p>\n

In a press statement on Wednesday, national police spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi advised members of the public to be safety conscious as the rain season is still continuing. The statement read:<\/p>\n

The Zimbabwe Republic Police reports that the country recorded a total of 483 cases of drowning for the period January to December 2020, compared to 411 cases recorded during the same period in 2019.<\/p>\n

Of the 483 cases recorded in the year 2020, 26 cases were recorded in Harare, 7 in Bulawayo, 54 in Midlands, 55 in Manicaland, 55 in Masvingo, 30 in Mat North, 31 in Mat South, 58 in Mash East, 70 in Mash Central and 97 in Mash West.<\/p>\n

In January 2021, a total of 59 cases of drowning were recorded in the country, compared to 71 cases recorded during the same period, in 2020.<\/p>\n

It has been observed that more males drowned compared to females. In January 2021, 49 males drowned compared to 10 females.<\/p>\n

Cases of drowning occur mostly when people attempt to cross flooded rivers, streams and other water points.<\/p>\n

Children are drowning whilst playing or swimming in rivers, trenches and other water sources whilst some adults engage in fishing escapades using dingy boats or crafts which are not safe.<\/p>\n

We also have people who try to cross rivers and streams using homemade boats and in the process drown.<\/p>\n

As the rainy season is still continuing, the Police urge the public to be safety conscious and avoid crossing, fishing or allowing children to play in water bodies.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Zimbabwe. Police have expressed concern over the rise in drowning cases countrywide with 483 cases recorded in 2020 compared to 411 cases in 2019. In a press statement on Wednesday, national police spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi advised members of the public to be safety conscious as the rain season is still continuing. 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