Homa Bay County, Kenya – Tragedy struck on Lake Victoria near Remba Island after a fishing boat collided with a ship traveling from Uganda to Kisumu, leaving three fishermen dead and one injured.
The victims have been identified as Fredrick Odhiambo, Pascal Oluoch, and Wickliffe Mino, all residents of Sindo Main Beach in Suba South Constituency. The surviving fisherman was rescued and is receiving medical attention.
According to Edward Oremo, chairman of the Homa Bay County Beach Management Unit (BMU), the fishermen were asleep after casting their nets when the ship struck their boat.
The impact caused the boat to split into three parts, with the section carrying the three fishermen sinking immediately.
“The three men drowned as they could not swim,” Oremo said.
“The three men drowned as they could not swim,” Oremo said.
“The fourth fisherman managed to hold on to another part of the boat until he was rescued by other fishermen.”
Oremo suggested that the ship may not have had its headlights on, which could have contributed to the accident.
Oremo suggested that the ship may not have had its headlights on, which could have contributed to the accident.
Authorities are investigating the incident to determine the cause and whether safety protocols were followed.
A search operation has been launched to recover the bodies of the deceased, and local authorities are working to ensure that all safety measures are enforced for boats operating on the lake.
A search operation has been launched to recover the bodies of the deceased, and local authorities are working to ensure that all safety measures are enforced for boats operating on the lake.
The incident has raised concerns about maritime safety, especially for small fishing boats that share the water with larger commercial vessels.
Lake Victoria is a critical source of livelihood for thousands of fishermen in western Kenya. However, accidents like this highlight the dangers faced by those working on the lake, particularly at night when visibility is low.
Lake Victoria is a critical source of livelihood for thousands of fishermen in western Kenya. However, accidents like this highlight the dangers faced by those working on the lake, particularly at night when visibility is low.
Local leaders have urged shipping companies and fishermen to adhere to safety regulations, including proper lighting, communication, and alert systems to prevent future tragedies.
The Homa Bay County government and BMU officials have called on the community to cooperate with search teams and support the families affected by this unfortunate event.
The Homa Bay County government and BMU officials have called on the community to cooperate with search teams and support the families affected by this unfortunate event.
They also plan to review safety measures for both small boats and large vessels operating in the lake to reduce the risk of similar accidents.
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