Cause Revealed as More Details Emerge on Death of Church Members at Lake Baringo

Cause Revealed as More Details Emerge on Death of Church Members at Lake Baringo

Cause Revealed as More Details Emerge on Death of Church Members at Lake Baringo: Reports have confirmed that the capsizing of the boat in Lake Baringo was caused by a fishing net snagging its propeller.

As of now, Efforts underway in search of six missing people and The rest of the bodies managed to be retrieved yesterday.

Baringo County Police Commander Julius Kiragu on Sunday confirmed that All the occupants were members of the Revival Church and were travelling from Kampi Samaki to Kokwa Island

Kiragu explained that rescue efforts were hindered by the lake’s waters which had turned brown following the ongoing heavy rains.

He stated,”As you can see the lake for now is dirty (has brown water) and is hindering our efforts to rescue the missing. We have a boat from the coast guards who are doing everything they can in the rescue mission,”

Similarly, Baringo Deputy Governor Felix Maiyo visited the lake and called for speedy action into the rescue of the members.

He stated,”The biggest challenge we have had today at the Lake Baringo is that the tides were high and the water was not clear. However, we have the Coast guards who are working with our rescue missions here on Lake Baringo to ensure that the bodies are retrieved.”

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