Statistics indicate that crocodile attacks contribute to human mortalities annually than most other creatures, with wildlife ecologist, James Perran Ross of the University of Florida, saying crocodile are 100 times deadlier than sharks.For 500 years, a hand-woven suspension bridge has spanned 92 feet across the Apurimac canyon.
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Residents are now appealing to the Parks and Wildlife Management Authority to put measures in place to contain the crocodile menace. The brave mother however, managed to wrestle the monster and saved the child’s life from its jaws, a situation which raised panic in the area. He was attempting to cross the river with his mother. Sometime in 2015, a minor was mauled by a crocodile while attempting to cross Nyatsime River. Let me explain that as Chitungwiza Town Council we cannot comment because there is a court interdict,” he said. “We are aware of the challenges besetting Nyatsime residents regarding the construction of a proper bridge in their area. “The bottom line is that we need a proper bridge in Nyatsime, no stories,” said Gogodera as he went about his business of helping kids to cross the flooded river.Ĭhitungwiza Town Council spokesperson Lovemore Meya acknowledged that the river posed a threat but declined to give further details saying the matter was before the courts. “They can afford to relax because their children are enrolled at elite schools, while we the poor are sacrificing the little that we have to give our children an education and also put food on the table,” he said.Ĭhildren often miss school whenever the river gets flooded. I’m saving lives, yet someone somewhere in the council offices is rocking in a leather chair doing nothing for the residents, who are the ratepayers,” said Gogodera. I’m trying to make a living by helping children cross the flooded river. We are currently relying on a makeshift structure put up by concerned residents to help the community,” lamented one resident who only identified himself as Gogodera. “Nothing tangible has come from these politicians with regards to the construction of a proper bridge. Promises to improve the infrastructure in the area have gone unfulfilled, with the bridge lying in a sorry state for years, thus risking the lives of many. This problem emerged after people bought residential stands from Chitungwiza Town Council in Nyatsime around 2007/ 2008. “Some of the parents or guardians are too old to help the minors cross to the other side, so this is part of our social obligation and responsibility to ensure that lives are not lost either through drowning or from attacks by crocodiles.” Touts are now carrying the children across the flooded river for a fee. Although they finally found me, it was quite frightening.”Įvery difficult situation breeds its own share of opportunists who cash in on it to make money.
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They carried out a long search for me fearing that maybe I had fallen prey to the crocodiles. “They spent the whole night searching for me and the whole neighbourhood was baffled at my disappearance. My parents were alarmed after they failed to reach me on my mobile phone on the day in question,” she said. “The river was overflowing I couldn’t dare to cross it.
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“Once it’s repaired, I will concentrate more on my studies since there won’t be any need for me to be terrified of crocodiles.”Īngella recalls one day when she failed to return home on time. Children and everyone are concerned about the risk of losing their lives especially when crossing this river on a daily basis in order to attend school. “I would be very happy if the bridge was repaired because it will reduce our danger.