A search operation is underway in Eldoret, Uasin Gishu County, after a middle-aged man drowned in Ngeria Dam, Kapseret Constituency, on Sunday. Police and divers have been deployed to recover the body.
Highlights:
- Man drowned at Ngeria Dam in Kapseret on Sunday.
- Police and divers leading recovery efforts.
- Body yet to be retrieved as search continues.
- Incident sparks renewed safety concerns around local dams.
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Residents of Kapseret were left in shock after a man reportedly drowned while at Ngeria Dam. The circumstances surrounding the tragedy remain unclear, but locals alerted authorities soon after the incident occurred.
Police officers, supported by divers, quickly launched a recovery operation. As of Monday, the search for the victim’s body was still ongoing. Authorities have urged residents to keep off the dam during the search for safety reasons.
The incident has once again highlighted the dangers posed by open water bodies in Uasin Gishu County. Community leaders are now calling for increased public awareness and safety measures to prevent similar tragedies.
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As the search continues at Ngeria Dam, the tragedy serves as a sobering reminder of the need for vigilance and safety around water bodies.
