Five fishermen killed after boat capsizes in Lake Victoria
A search operation is ongoing for three fishermen who are still missing after strong winds struck the boat, causing it to overturn while they were fishing.
According to Usenge Beach Management Unit (BMU) chairman John Ochieng’, seven fishermen were on board the vessel at the time of the incident.
“Five fishermen drowned after the boat capsized due to strong winds. One fisherman survived after clinging to the overturned boat until fellow fishermen arrived and rescued him,” Ochieng’ said.
He confirmed that two bodies have been recovered and taken to Got Agulu Sub-county Hospital mortuary, while efforts continue to retrieve the remaining three bodies.
Ochieng’ added that BMU officials, together with local fishermen, are still combing the waters in search of the missing victims.
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