GSU Cadet dies during swimming training in Embakasi
Published on: May 19, 2022 12:03 (EAT)
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A General Service Unit (GSU) officer cadet has been
confirmed dead after drowning during a swimming training session at the GSU
Training School in Embakasi, Nairobi.
Wycliff Geresa, 37, was taking
a swimming lesson with other cadets on Wednesday afternoon when he sunk into
the pool, according to the police.
“Today the 18/05/2022 at around 16.30 hrs his
course men NCO’s special SOP course were having a swimming lesson when one
cadet namely No. 89639 C/IP Wycliff Geresa Kisii male adult aged 37 years who
was swimming with other cadets sunk into the swimming pool,” a report filed by
the course officer, Gideon Mbusya, read.
Geresa was rescued by the swimming pool
attendant and rushed to Riara Hospital
where he was pronounced dead on arrival.
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