By Obakeng Maje

Lichtenburg- North West police are investigating a caswe of inquest after an 18 year-old homeless man drown in a river while searching for food.

“It is alleged that Montshiwa Machwisa was searching for food at a nearby dumping site along with his friend near Eeufees Dam when they could not locate any food” Captain Amanda Funani said.

Machwisa allegedly request his friend to swim across the river with hope of finding something to eat police spokesperson said.

He allegedly swim across alone after his friend fvehemently refused to take any risk after realising how full he river was.

“Machwisa allegedly drown in the river and his friend ran for help.

“The divers were called and recovered his body who was taken to state motuary” She adds.