Manhunt for 'Tarzan'
August 17, 2004 Edition 1
Police will meet angry Limpopo villagers to coordinate a manhunt for an eccentric environmental crusader.
The unidentified hermit reportedly lives in the wild near Edinburgh village, and is accused of hiding in trees, "like Tarzan". He then ambushes unsuspecting passers-by and wood collectors to "save the bush".
The attacker is described as wild-haired and "obviously mad". Police said they will meet community leaders to ensure the crusader is not lynched or harmed and brought to justice the normal way.
"I thought he'd fallen out of the tree," said Nyathi, an attack victim. "But he landed on his feet and began threatening me." - African Eye News Service
