Six feared dead in Lake Victoria boat capsize; one body recovered
What you need to know:
- The boat was carrying 16 people at the time of the accident. Of those on board, nine were rescued alive, one body was recovered, and six are still unaccounted for.
Bunda. Six people are feared dead, and one body has been recovered following a boat capsizing in Lake Victoria.
The incident occurred on Sunday, September 15, 2024, as the boat was traveling from Mwiruruma Village to Bulomba hamlet in Igundu Village.
A resident of Igundu Village, Mapambano Kasala, told The Citizen’s sister paper, Mwananchi that the accident happened around 7 p.m. The boat, which was overloaded with more than 20 passengers, sank during the return journey from a wedding celebration.
“One body was recovered yesterday, entangled in anchor nets. While some were rescued alive, more than six people remain missing,” Kasala said.
He explained that the group was returning from festivities on the bride’s side and was en route to preparations for the groom’s side, which was scheduled for today.
Bunda District Commissioner Dr Vicent Naano confirmed the tragedy and reported that he was en route to the scene.
According to Dr Naano, the boat was carrying 16 people at the time of the accident. Of those on board, nine were rescued alive, one body was recovered, and six are still unaccounted for.
“The search for the missing six individuals is ongoing. We have recovered one body so far and rescued nine people. I am on my way to the scene to oversee the situation,” Dr Naano stated.
