A 25 year old man in Chasefu district of Eastern Province has drowned after being carried away by a strong current in Korani Stream, following a heavy downpour.

Mark Kasalo of Gaga village in Chief Magodi’s chiefdom met his fate at Korani stream on Sunday this week between 19:00 and 22:00 hours, on his way home from a drinking spree.

Chizingizi Ward Councilor Wycliffe Phiri, has confirmed the sad development to ZANIS in Chasefu today.

Mr. Phiri said the incident happened on Sunday evening when Mr. Kasalo, who had gone to drink in Munyukwa area on his way back, found Komani stream flooded, following a heavy downpour on that day.

He said in an effort to cross the flooded stream, Mr. Kasalo who was in a drunken state was swept away by the water current and drowned.

The civic leader disclosed the body was found floating on the stream around 09 hours.

Mr. Phiri revealed that the matter was reported to police but could not visit the scene, as all vehicles were out to Chipata ferrying officers attending the high court session.

He however said police advised the family and the community members to retrieve the body and bury it, since there was no suspected foul play.