An 11-year old boy identified as Stambuli Bamusi has died after being attacked by a crocodile while swimming in Mangochi, Police said.

The incident occurred on the afternoon of October 5, 2020 at Silika fishing dock along Shire river, Police deputy PRO Amina Tepani Daudi confirmed.

She said Bamusi and friends went swimming in the waters of Shire river and in the process, the crocodile which emerged from the waters, attacked and dragged him to a deeper area.

Fishermen mobilized themselves and mounted a search. They managed to retrieve the teenager from the jaws of the crocodile but unfortunately he was already dead, Police said.

The body had multiple wounds and postmortem conducted at Ulongwe health centre revealed that Bamusi died due to loss of blood.

Compelled with fury, the fishermen later killed the crocodile.

Police in the district are advising the public to avoid visiting crocodile infested waters.

Bamusi hailed from Chisawa Village traditional authority Chimwala.