Two siblings aged 10 and 6 found dead after suspected drowning in Migori
Two siblings aged 10 and six were found dead after reportedly being swept away by raging waters while crossing River Ragana in Mabera Location, Kuria West Sub-County, Migori County. The deceased were identified as Catherine Wegesa, 10, and her younger brother, David Chacha, six. The children were heading home on November 12, at around 4pm [...] The post Two siblings aged 10 and 6 found dead after…
Two siblings, Catherine Wegesa aged 10 and her younger brother David Chacha aged 6, were found dead following a suspected drowning incident in River Ragana, Mabera Location, Kuria West Sub-County, Migori County. On November 12, at approximately 4pm, the children were on their way home after shopping when they attempted to cross the river and tragically, they were swept away by the raging waters.
The siblings were reported missing at Mabera Police Post, and their bodies were discovered on Friday, November 13, following a report that a juvenile's body had been found along River Ragana. The police were swift to respond to the scene where Catherine's body was found beside the river, with no visible physical injuries, while David's body was discovered about five metres away, with a minor injury on his lower lip.
The bodies were subsequently moved to St. Akidiva Hospital Mortuary for preservation until postmortem examinations could be conducted.
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