Boy overpowers crocodile in Kasungu

Residents of Kasungu on Tuesday were shocked to learn that a 13-year-old boy saved his friend from the jaws of crocodile.

The boy is being treated for multiple bite wounds

The development occurred around the evening hours in Dwangwa River in the district.

According to the mother of the victim, Joyce Mbewe, during the material time the two boys who are from Jembe Village, were washing their hands in the river.

After noticing that his friend was caught with the deadly beast, the 13-year-old, Benala Katantha, hold his friend tight while pulling him back until the crocodile was overpowered.

Mbewe who is nursing her son, Tasiyana Benard at Kasungu district hospital described the whole event as a miracle.

“Everyone was shocked after hearing this. Up to now, I don’t know how this happened but I thank God for the development,” she said.

The victim is being treated for multiple bite wounds and a fractured right leg.

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Kunenakunena
3 years ago

Heroes are simple. Sizinazi zonyambita za COVID anthu ena akufa.Ufiti chiani

Haj
Haj
3 years ago

Ndikumufunir kuchir mwamsanga mwan ameneyu
komanso nzakeyu kukadathek Bom kapen Mp
wader limener akadamupats ndalam mwan amenei
kod maesa paj mabungwe kapen bom silij limaperek kangachep kwamunth yemwe wachit zodabwets pls

wakalekale
3 years ago

true hero. The little boy (13 years old) risked his life to save a friend. uwu
ndiye timati umunthu. Thinking about others and doing all you can to help them in time of need.
Pamene Chitsiru china chachikulukulu, chaudindo wake nkumadya ndalama za convid without thinking for their fellow malawians. shame on you ulibe umunthu.

Ida
Ida
3 years ago

May the Almighty be praised. Thank you young man

No time to waste in JHB
No time to waste in JHB
3 years ago

Heroes are ordinary and are everywhere but are not noticed

Nepotism
3 years ago

Mwina mumafuna APM akhale hero

Cairo
Cairo
3 years ago
Reply to  Nepotism

Thats stupidity, did that comment mention that? Mbuzi iweyo.

Muzi Phiri
3 years ago

This boy is a hero

Kuduhunter
Kuduhunter
3 years ago

Brave kid god bless you, we have our own crocodile dundee

Kagwa
Kagwa
3 years ago

Great miracle indeed!

Benjones87
Benjones87
3 years ago

God bless you our child.

Kamuzu Mbewe
Kamuzu Mbewe
3 years ago

hall of heroes!

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