A seasoned canoe guide lost his life in a brutal crocodile attack this past Friday in the Zambezi River. The incident has cast a profound shadow over the resort town of Victoria Falls, leaving the close-knit community and the wider tourism industry reeling.
The victim has been named as 43-year-old Marlven Nyoni, a respected assistant guide with the Victoria Falls Canoe Company and a resident of Mkosana. The fatal encounter occurred near the popular Kadahar Island, an area frequently traversed by tourist canoe safaris. Following a frantic search, Mr Nyoni’s body was successfully recovered from the powerful currents of the river.
Canoe Guide Killed In Zambezi River Crocodile Horror
The Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority (ZIMPARKS) has officially verified the distressing news. Tinashe Farawo, the Public Relations Manager for the authority, provided a solemn confirmation of the events.
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He stated,
“We can confirm the report of a canoe guide attacked and killed by a crocodile. Our officers attended the incident whereby an assistant to a canoe guide was attacked and killed by a crocodile during a canoe trip along the Zambezi River at Kadahar Island.”
The confirmation has sparked an immediate and thorough investigation by the relevant officials.
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While the basic facts are known, the precise sequence of events that led to the attack remains shrouded in mystery. Authorities are working to piece together the final moments of the experienced guide. Mr Farawo emphasised that a detailed report is forthcoming, noting,
“Circumstances on how exactly he got attacked are not yet clear. A detailed update with circumstances will follow once we get the full details.”
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A Community Mourns A Fallen Son
The loss of Marlven Nyoni is being felt most acutely by his colleagues, friends, and family. As an assistant guide, he was an integral part of the team that introduced visitors from across the globe to the splendour of the Zambezi.
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