Man drowns at Parwe Dam

Man drowns at Parwe Dam
Man drowns at Parwe Dam

PALAPYE: Police in Mahalapye are investigating an incident in which a middle-aged man suspected to be a traditional healer drowned while swimming at Parwe Dam over the weekend.

Police received the report from a woman who had a friend along to take pictures at the dam. According to their report, the deceased warned them not to take pictures, as the dam water snakes did not take well to such activity.

The woman reported to the police that before long the man undressed for a swim across the dam. When he attempted to swim back to shore, he drowned and disappeared midway the waters’ shore.

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