A fisherman from Mazowe, Jaison Mukurunyova, reportedly found an unidentified male body floating in Mazowe Dam, the corpse notably missing its private parts.

According to reports, Mukurunyova made the discovery on Monday and promptly notified the police, who responded by retrieving the body. Confirming the incident, Mashonaland Central police spokesperson Inspector Milton Mundembe stated that Mukurunyova came across the body while casting his nets on July 1.

Upon arrival at the scene, law enforcement officials found the body secured with a rope and a stone tied around its waist. Upon closer inspection, it was observed that the body had a chest wound, and disturbingly, the private parts had been entirely removed.

The police have initiated an investigation into the incident to ascertain the circumstances surrounding the discovery and the identity of the deceased individual.

In other news – Mpox cases increase to 20 across regions

The number of Mpox cases in the country has reached 20, following the confirmation of four additional cases in Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal over recent days. Encouragingly, approximately 15 patients have been declared healthy and free of the disease. However, five individuals are still hospitalized due to complications linked to pre-existing conditions.

Health officials emphasize that the recovery of many patients underscores Mpox as a manageable illness. They urge individuals displaying symptoms or who have been in contact with infected persons to seek medical assistance promptly. Read More