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Africa-Press – Zimbabwe. <\/strong><\/span>A 63-year-old man and his donkey cart were washed away by a flooded river in Matobo District, Matabeleland South Province.<\/p>\n

The deceased, Nhlanganiso Tshuma, a villager under Chief Fuyana was in the company of two other men when the incident occurred on Thursday.<\/p>\n

Tshuma and his donkey-drawn scotch cart were swept away by strong currents as he attempted to cross the Mabonyane River near Maphisa Growth Point.<\/p>\n

His body was found the following day about 5km from the bridge by the riverside.<\/p>\n

A video of Tshuma being swept away is circulating on social media.<\/p>\n

Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) spokesperson in Matabeleland South Province, Inspector Loveness Mangena, confirmed the incident to The Sunday News<\/b>. She said:<\/p>\n

The incident happened on Thursday as the now deceased attempted to cross a river in flood and when he was halfway through, he was overpowered by the water and swept away.<\/p>\n

Tshuma was reportedly coming from Maphisa Growth Point on his way home.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Zimbabwe<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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