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Sunday, October 10, 2021

Three fishermen drown in Lake Victoria

A boat capsized at Nyagina Beach in Homa Bay on Sunday morning, drowning three Kenyan fishermen. 

However, two other fishermen involved in the incident were rescued. 

According to authorities, the incident occurred at around 1am near Mbita causeway in Suba North, Homa Bay County. 

Reportedly, the fishermen left Kombe beach heading towards Guna beach for their routine fishing activities.

Unfortunately, strong winds capsized their boat as they were approaching the causeway. 

Mbita Sub County police Commander Stanley Atavachi confirmed that one body was retrieved on Sunday morning, adding that the Kenya Coast Guard Services is helping in the search for the remaining two.

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