Two (2) severed hands recovered by a newspaper distributor in Trenance Park – KZN has been confirmed by the Medico Legal Laboratory in Phoenix – KZN to be props.
The hands found on Oregan Street earlier today (Wednesday) were wrapped in a blood stained white cloth. Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) was called to the scene & cordoned off the area and handed over to the South African Police Services (SAPS) from Verulam – KZN.
SAPS Detectives & Uniformed Policemen in attendance conducted an investigation & the hands were eventually transported by Police to the Ethekwini District Medico Legal Mortuary who confirmed that the realistic appearing limbs were made of rubber.
Seen in this video are State Pathologists examining the hands.
Two (2) severed hands recovered by a newspaper distributor in Trenance Park – KZN has been confirmed by the Medico Legal Laboratory in Phoenix – KZN to be props.https://t.co/HU4L2affZh #ArriveAlive #Limbs #SeveredHands https://t.co/iMEhqmdad0 pic.twitter.com/c596WTnEAl
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