A 73-year-old Christian man in Zimbabwe has died after attempting to fast for 40 days and 40 nights. According to reports, he died on the 30th day of his fast. The late Khulu Reinfirst Manyuka left his home on June 15 and went into a bush to conduct his fasting and prayer exercise. Read the report below
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The exact day of his death remains a mystery to both his family and friends as he was alone in the wilderness. His body was found by a stranger who then alerted the police.
The police said Manyuka is not the first to die from fasting — numerous other cases have been reported.We have received such reports before, but we cannot stop the public from fasting,” police spokesperson said.