Fisherman drowns in Lake Victoria
A fisherman rows back to his nets at dawn on Lake Victoria. | FILE/REUTERS/Euan Denholm
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The body of a 32-year-old fisherman who drowned in the waters of Lake Victoria near Kowang’e beach in Rarieda sub-county on Thursday has been retrieved.
The body of the fisherman who has been identified as David Omolo Nyimba was discovered by fishermen at Kowang’e beach in Memba sub-location.
According to Siaya County Police Commander Mr. Cleti Kimaiyo, the incident was reported by the area Assistant Chief of Memba sub-location Mr. Moses Mbeda that the deceased had gone to his normal fishing expedition when his boat capsized before he drowned.
He added that the fisherman is said to have been alone during the fishing expedition when his boat capsized.
Mr. Kimaiyo who confirmed the incident, stated that the body which had no physical injury was moved to Lwak Mission hospital mortuary.
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