Police retrieve human bones from Thamalakane River
Boniface Keakabetse | Wednesday September 16, 2015 16:32
He said the man then reported to the police on Sunday evening. Gochela said they could not retrieve the bones on the same day as it was already dark when they received the report, adding that the river is infested with crocodiles and hippos.
Gochela said the bones retrieved appear to be of a human skeleton.
The retrieved parts include ribs and other parts of the body. He however, revealed that some body parts such as arms and a foot were missing.
Gochela said the bones have been taken for forensic examinations at the police forensic laboratory in Gaborone to identify the age and sex of the person. “The place where the bones were discovered is a popular riverside area for fun lovers in the village. We can only know who the person is after the results of the forensic investigation have been availed to us,” Gochela explained.
Maun police have been investigating a missing person case of a Sedie woman, who went missing in May this year and has not been found to date.
The police boss could not be drawn into speculating if the bones could be of the Sedie missing woman. He said they expect to receive the forensic report in a months’ time.