The body of 24-year-old Mathias Mungeli who drowned in the Kavango River at Siyena village in the Kavango West Region was recovered on Friday.
Namibian Police Force Chief Inspector in the region Raimbert Muronga confirmed that Mungeli’s body was found at Ngone village some 12 km from Siyena where he drowned. The deceased was identified by family members.
It is alleged that Mungeli drowned around 06h00 on Wednesday and a search by the police and community members commenced immediately after the incident was reported, however, his body was only recovered on Friday.
The young man was reportedly in the company of his mother at the time of the incident.
According to information from the mother, her son had just finished preparing a canoe to cross the river with her when he suddenly slipped and fell into the water.
She said he screamed for help three times and then disappeared.
Mungeli was wearing white trousers and a green jersey at the time of the incident. His sandals were found in the canoe at the scene.
Source: Namibia Press Agency