Boat with passengers capsizes in Migori
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A boat with five passengers capsizes at River Migori in Matanda as a result of large waves
A boat with five passengers capsizes at River Migori in Matanda as a result of large waves.
According to reports, four people were rescued with one person still missing after the boat capsized on Monday morning December 4
The five were using the boat to cross the river when large waves carried the vessel leaving them appealing for help.
Members of the community who were running their errands near the river heard their cries for help and dived into the water to rescue them.
According to a statement shared by the Kenya Red Cross, four people were rescued and brought to the shores of the river.
However, the Kenya Red Cross deployed professional divers to search for the missing person.
“Early this morning, a boat capsized at River Migori in Matanda. Thanks to the quick response and support from the community, five individuals were successfully rescued,” the statement read in part.
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“Unfortunately, one person remains missing. The Kenya Red Cross and the County Government have mobilized additional divers for continued search and retrieval efforts,” it added.
The river flooded following heavy rains that pounded the area.
This comes hours after MPs Ali Wario Shaka of Garsen and his Galole counterpart Hiribae Saidi were rescued after going missing on Saturday, December 2, 2023.
The MPs were rescued alongside nominated MCA Mama Aodho Omara and other passengers on the boat that went missing on Saturday.
As of Friday, December 1, 2023, the total number of deaths emanating from floods due to the current El Nino rains being experienced in the country had reached a total of 142 people.
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