Elderly man suspected to have drowned in Windhoek flash floods

NAMPA

2025-02-05

WINDHOEK - NamPol crime report logo. (Photo: NAMPA)

WINDHOEK, 05 FEB (NAMPA) – The Namibian Police Force (NamPol) on Tuesday reported a case of suspected drowning after a vehicle driven by an 87-year-old man was swept away by strong currents in Windhoek.
On Tuesday, the capital city saw heavy rains that resulted in some areas experiencing flash floods.
In an incident report, NamPol spokesperson, Chief Inspector Elifas Kuwinga, explained that the man was in the company of two female occupants when...

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