A disturbing video circulating on social media shows a group of galamseyers (illegal miners) performing a mock mining ritual at the funeral of a deceased colleague.
In the viral clip, the friends who were dressed in galamsey attires were captured pouring water on the deceased and simulating the “dig and wash” process typically used in illegal gold mining.
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The bizarre action is believed to be their way of paying a final tribute to their fallen friend who was a galamseyer.
According to eyewitnesses, the group claimed they wanted their colleague to experience the mining process “one last time” before being laid to rest.
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The footage has since triggered massive backlash online as many social media users have condemned and described the act as disrespectful and culturally inappropriate.
Several commenters have also expressed their disappointment in the family of the deceased for allowing such a scene to happen during the funeral rites.
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