In a devastating incident reported by foreign news men, a self-proclaimed prophet, met a tragic end as he drowned and was subsequently torn apart by crocodiles during a baptism ceremony.
The lifeless remains of the 48-year-old man from Atok were discovered surrounded by the reptiles in the crocodile-infested Olifants River in Limpopo, South Africa, this past Sunday, according to MailOnline.
It was reported that the fatal incident occurred during a prayer ceremony days, where the prophet faced difficulties and ultimately drowned in the treacherous river.
A police spokesperson, Col Malesela Ledwaba, recounted the event, suspecting that the man fell victim to a crocodile attack during the baptism.
The man was one of three ‘prophets’ who had ventured to the overflowing river to conduct the service. Despite their efforts to locate the missing prophet, the two companions were unsuccessful in finding him.
In response to the tragic incident, local police authorities have issued a warning, urging residents to refrain from engaging in spiritual activities or swimming in crocodile-infested rivers.
The unfortunate event highlights the inherent dangers associated with crocodile-infested areas, where hundreds of fatalities occur annually across Africa, with many cases going unreported.
