Woman missing after crocodile attack
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A woman only identified as Johanna went missing after she was attacked by a crocodile on Saturday at Tuguva village in the Kavango West Region.
Namibian Police chief inspector in the region Raimbert Muronga confirmed the incident, which took place at around 17:00.
According to him, it is alleged the woman went to the river with her friends to catch fish.
They crossed the river to an island in search of fish, he said, and upon their return, the woman was attacked by a crocodile.
The animal dragged her into the water, Muronga said.
“The victim is well-known as Johanna. Her age is still unknown. Her body has not yet been recovered,” he said.
The search – conducted by members of the police and the community as well as environment ministry officials – continues.
Namibian Police chief inspector in the region Raimbert Muronga confirmed the incident, which took place at around 17:00.
According to him, it is alleged the woman went to the river with her friends to catch fish.
They crossed the river to an island in search of fish, he said, and upon their return, the woman was attacked by a crocodile.
The animal dragged her into the water, Muronga said.
“The victim is well-known as Johanna. Her age is still unknown. Her body has not yet been recovered,” he said.
The search – conducted by members of the police and the community as well as environment ministry officials – continues.
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