VILLAGERS under Chief Charumbira area, Masvingo are living in fear after a donkey suspected to be infected with rabies mauled a 62 year old woman in the wee hours as she went out to relieve herself.
The donkey which was drinking water from a container, mauled the unsuspecting Sostina Tukanai of Hapazari Village.
Her grandchild, a seven year old boy, watched helplessly as his grandmother was being attacked by the donkey. A villager who heard her screams later rescued her.
The Department of Veterinary Services officers have since killed and burnt the donkey.
Villagers told The Chronicle that Tukanai who sustained injuries on her left thigh, was rushed to Bondolfi Clinic in the same village after the attack.
Masvingo Department of Veterinary Services provincial officer Dr Ernest Dzimwasha could not be reached for comment.
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