Man who was taking a bath at the shore of Lake Victoria drowns

The man, who has been identified as Samuel Otieno is said to have gone to take a bath at the lakeshore when he fell into the waters and drowned.   

According to Siaya County Police Commander Cleti Kimaiyo, the incident was reported to Uhanya police patrol base by a member of Uhanya Beach Management Unit security team Buluma Owino.

He stated that officers from the patrol base visited the scene and established that the deceased, who was also epileptic had gone to take bath at the lakeshore, where he developed an attack and fell into the water. 

Kimaiyo stated that the local fishermen through the help of members of the public swiftly moved in to try to rescue him and only managed to retrieve him when already dead.

While confirming the incident, the County Police boss stated that the scene was processed and documented before the body which had no visible physical injuries was moved to Bondo sub-county hospital mortuary pending autopsy.