Man found living under tree
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Police in Kavango West on Friday assisted a man who had been living in the open under a tree in Sigone village without proper shelter, food or adequate winter clothing.
Officers from Bunya were alerted by local residents during a routine patrol. The man, who reportedly lives with a mental health or developmental disability, had no blanket and was found living in extremely poor conditions.
He was taken to Bunya Health Centre for medical treatment. No identification or personal documents were found in his possession.
A resident in the area explained that they had called for help, as they were concerned that the man's life may be at risk due to the cold.
- Phillipus Josef
Officers from Bunya were alerted by local residents during a routine patrol. The man, who reportedly lives with a mental health or developmental disability, had no blanket and was found living in extremely poor conditions.
He was taken to Bunya Health Centre for medical treatment. No identification or personal documents were found in his possession.
A resident in the area explained that they had called for help, as they were concerned that the man's life may be at risk due to the cold.
- Phillipus Josef
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