Young woman rescued from 12-metre disused borehole six days after being dumped inside by her father

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By Linda Ikeji
13 November 2026, 7:13 am

A younger woman was rescued from a disused borehole in Beitbridge East on Monday morning after spending six days trapped underground, reportedly with out meals or water. Police are investigating an allegation that her father threw her into the borehole.

The baby, whose title is being withheld as a result of she is a minor, was rescued in Tongwe Village, Ward 4, in Headman Foromela’s space. She was taken to Beitbridge District Hospital for remedy.

The woman reportedly landed on logs and branches that villagers had beforehand thrown into the borehole. The particles saved her from falling farther into the shaft, which was about 12 metres deep. A police supply advised The Herald that officers had but to find the woman’s dad and mom after discovering their residence abandoned.

“Investigations are ongoing as we follow leads to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident,” the supply mentioned. Chief Tshitaudze confirmed the incident and urged residents to look out for each other. He inspired households going through difficulties to hunt assist from conventional leaders.

“This is disturbing, and we are calling on all community members to be their neighbour’s keeper,” he mentioned. “What happened to that child is worrying, and we hope the matter will be resolved soon. We await further police investigations into the matter. We don’t condone such behaviour by parents. Now the child is traumatised and fragile. In fact, the community is still shaken by this incident.”