And a 32-year-old man of Chirundu District is battling for his life in the hospital after he was attacked by a Hippopotamus.
Police officers while on patrol found Stallone Chileshe of Gabon compound in Chirundu lying unconscious in a pool of blood near his house which is located not far from the Zambezi River.
The incident on January 11, 2023 between 03:00 hours and 04:00 hours.
Preliminary investigations indicate that the victim was attacked when he met the mammal with its calf while on its way to the Zambezi River leaving him with serious injuries.
Police together with officers from the Department of National Parks and Wildlife were able to observe traces of the hippopotamus.
The victim who sustained deep cuts on his left arm pit and left side of the chest is currently admitted to Mtendere Mission Hospital.
Police have opened an Inquiry File into the matter.
Danny Mwale
Deputy Police Public Relations Officer