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Rutendo Nyeve, Victoria Falls Reporter
THE body of Constable Joseph Masvora (24), who drowned last Sunday at Bubi-Lupane Dam alongside Brian Thulani Ngwenya (26), was finally recovered on Sunday morning floating on the water’s surface after a gruelling seven-day search.
National police spokesperson, Commissioner Paul Nyathi, confirmed the recovery.
“The Zimbabwe Republic Police confirms that the body of Constable Joseph Masvora, who went missing after a boating accident at Bubi-Lupane Dam on Sunday last week, has been found.
“The body was discovered yesterday morning (Sunday) floating on the dam. We extend our deepest condolences to the Masvora family and assure the public that investigations into the incident are ongoing,” said Comm Nyathi.
The tragic incident occurred when the two young men, reportedly on a leisure outing, boarded a council-owned boat, which later capsized.
Their clothes were found neatly placed on the riverbank, fuell qing speculation and confusion among locals.
Pictures of the recovered clothing circulated widely on social media, with many questioning why the two had undressed before boarding the boat.
Brian Ngwenya’s body was recovered earlier and has since been buried, leaving the community in mourning while the search for Constable Masvora continued relentlessly.
In a heartfelt statement, Lupane authorities expressed their appreciation to all those who contributed to the search efforts
“We would like to thank all the Stakeholders, Lupane Community, Mpofu Villagers, ZRP, ZRP Sub-Aqua Unit, JOC members, KRDC, Cde P. Sibanda and Team, Bishop T. Nyoni and all the pastors, chiefs and all the traditional leaders, churches, Civil Protection Unit, ZETDC, business community, Women’s Centre, councillors, World Vision, Take Me Out, Bubi Lupane Irrigation Scheme, and the media fraternity for their contributions and maximum support during this difficult period from last Sunday to the present Sunday when we lost two precious lives in the Dam,” reads the notice.
The statement highlighted the unity and resilience of the community during the week-long search, which involved multiple agencies and volunteers.
The two young men drowned last Sunday when their boat capsized at Bubi-Lupane Dam in Matabeleland North Province.
Masvora was a serving police officer, while Ngwenya, a recent Lupane State University graduate, was employed by the local council.
Authorities continue to urge the public to exercise caution around water bodies to prevent similar tragedies.
Funeral arrangements for Constable Masvora are yet to be announced.
