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Eight family members feared to have drowned in Lamu boat capsize


Monday August 14, 2017

At least 8 people feared dead after a boat capsized Sunday night within Kizingitini in Lamu in the Indian ocean.

According to Lamu County commissioner Joseph Kanyiri, one person has been rescued alive.

He says one body has so far been retrieved in the incident.The boat was carrying 11 family members.

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In June, at least eight people died after a passenger boat capsized in the Indian Ocean, off Lamu Island.

Police said three children were among the dead.

The boat was sailing from Lamu Island to Lamu East when it was swept away by strong current.

More than 20 people were rescued by local divers and police.

Coast Deputy Regional Commander Akello Odhiambo said the boat was ferrying passengers and cargo. Police say the ocean has recently witnessed heavy storms and tides, forcing them to suspend fishing activities. 
 

 





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