By Own Correspondent- A Mashava man is appealing for financial assistance from well-wishers so that he can undergo an operation on both his legs after an attack by a hippopotamus.

Garikai Charles (44), from Zvamahande village, was bitten by the animal while fishing in 2014.

He has not been able to walk properly since then.

Charles requires US$4 000 for the operation to be done.

Those willing to assist Garikai, his address is Zvamahande primary school, P.O Box 79 Mashava and his mobile contacts are 0782 274 491 or 0785 846 347.