A 40-year-old Lindelani man, Thami Zwane, has been found dead in a pool of blood after he is believed to have been savaged by a dog. Police said the man was found on Saturday evening.

One of his ears had been bitten off.

He also had an open wound on his left thigh. The facts leading up to the tragedy remain vague.

According to police, it is not clear at this stage what kind of dog attacked Mr Zwane or what the dog’s fate was, police told the Courier. They added that they hoped to glean more facts once the investigation was conducted.

The owner of the dog alleged to police that the deceased was under the influence of alcohol at the time of the incident.

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