CHONGWE, 24, August 2026.
Chongwe Fire Brigade on Sunday, 23 August 2026, responded to a drowning incident at Sunrise Dam in the Silverest area after receiving a report of a suspected drowning at around 15:59 hours.
The incident involved an unidentified adult male believed to be aged between 35 and 37 years. The body was discovered by members of the public who were fishing in the area.
Upon arrival at the scene, Chongwe Fire Brigade personnel found the body floating near the riverbank. Fire officers successfully retrieved the body from the water and handed it over to State Police officers.
The body was subsequently deposited at Chongwe District Hospital Mortuary, where it is awaiting a postmortem examination.