Cape Town – Police in Mahwelereng, Limpopo say they have opened a case of inquest after the body of a man, who had been missing for almost a month, was found by fishermen on Monday.
The body of Brian Rammutla, 21, was found floating in the Mogalakwena River
“The SAPS Search and Rescue Unit officers were dispatched to the scene after fishermen discovered the lifeless body of a man floating in the river. The body was retrieved with assistance of the local police and in the presence of the local community,” police spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Malesela Ledwaba said in a statement.
The shocking discovery was made after the deceased went missing on July 16 and his family reported the matter at the Mahwelereng Police Station.
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“According to reports, he left home at about 18:30 to visit his grandfather at Moshate village in the same policing area but never arrived. Police immediately started with investigations and search operation which ultimately led to the discovery of the body yesterday,” said Ledwaba.
It remained unclear how the deceased got into the river.
Police appealed to community members to give them space to fully investigate the matter.
“Anyone with information regarding this incident may contact the crime stop number 0860010111 or the nearest police station or MySAPSApp,” Ledwaba said.
