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Nonsikelelo Moyo, Chronicle Reporter
THE body of a man found floating in the Zambezi River last Thursday has been identified.

Mr Jameson Tshuma (70) was reported missing after he left home on December 22 saying there were people who were after his life.

His body was found on Gorge number 11 in the Zambezi River by rafters on Thursday.

Mr Tshuma reportedly ran away from home saying there were people who wanted to kill him, something that has been attributed to a mental illness.

The Officer Commanding Victoria Falls District, Chief Superintendent Jairos Chiwona, confirmed the incident.

“I can confirm that the body that was found in the Zambezi River has been identified. Initially family members could not identify him, but his wife later came and she was able to identify him,” said Chief Supt Chiwona.

He said there won’t be a post mortem as they believe Mr Tshuma had a mental illness.

“We do not suspect any foul play. The deceased had a mental challenge, he would see visions of people chasing him. We strongly believe it was the illness that made him jump into the river and there won’t be a post mortem,” he said.

Mr Tshuma was buried in his home area, Binga, on Sunday.

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