Several people missing following a boat capsizing in the Indian Ocean
Disaster has struck Mombasa County as three people are reported missing following a boat capsizing incident in the Indian Ocean on Friday.
Disaster has struck Mombasa County as three people are reported missing following a boat capsizing incident in the Indian Ocean on Friday.
According to reports, the vessel carrying 22 people overturned during an excursion at Tudor Creek as part of a local ocean festival.
The tragedy occurred as the group traveled from Tudor water sports toward Nyali Bridge when the boat capsized.
Mombasa County Disaster Management confirmed that 19 people were rescued from the waters, with rescue operations continuing to trace the missing individuals who were feared to have drowned during the incident.
The Kenya Coast Guard Services has been engaged to assist in the search and recovery exercise.
Some of the survivors were reported to be in critical condition were admitted to Coast General Teaching and Referral Hospital for treatment.
Medical teams and psychologists were also deployed to the scene to provide trauma management and first aid to those affected by the tragedy.
An official from Mombasa disaster management detailed the coordinated response effort, noting that multiple agencies including the police, General Service Unit, County Government, Navy, Coast Guard, Tudor water sports team, and other volunteers joined forces in the rescue mission.
However, the rescue operation took a disturbing turn when an ambulance providing emergency services at the scene came under attack.
The official revealed that groups participating in the sports festival pelted stones at the rescue teams, smashing the ambulance windows even as first responders were administering aid to survivors.
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This incident marks the latest in a series of maritime accidents along the Kenyan coast in recent months.
Earlier in May this year, multiple boat capsizing incidents were reported across the coastal region, including one at Chanu Channel in Lamu East, where four people were on board and one person went missing. Three were rescued at Kiwayuu.
That same weekend saw three separate boats capsize at Vidazini and Mnarani in Kilifi County, and Mutuni in Lamu, prompting large-scale search and rescue operations by a multi-agency team that included the Kenya Red Cross, Kenya Maritime Authority, Coast Guard, and county government officials.
The recurring maritime accidents have highlighted ongoing safety concerns regarding water activities along the coast, particularly during adverse weather conditions.
Authorities had previously issued warnings about the region’s strong winds and high waves, leading to temporary closures of public beaches to protect residents and tourists.
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