KABALE: Three People Drown in Lake Bunyonyi

Summary:

• The victims, identified as Naturinda Racheal, Kesande Lehonelia, and the five-month-old Grant, succumbed to the harsh conditions brought on by heavy rains, strong winds, and hailstorms that lasted for nearly five hours.

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KABALE: The Marine Police in Kabale District are tirelessly searching for the bodies of two adult females who tragically drowned in Lake Bunyonyi after the dugout canoe they were sailing in capsized on a stormy Saturday evening.

Amidst rough winds, the lake became treacherous, leading to the tragic demise of three individuals, including two women and an infant. Despite the efforts to retrieve the bodies, only the infant’s remains were recovered and laid to rest the yesterday.

The victims, identified as Naturinda Racheal, Kesande Lehonelia, and the five-month-old Grant, succumbed to the harsh conditions brought on by heavy rains, strong winds, and hailstorms that lasted for nearly five hours.

Elidad Kalanzi, the chairman of LC1 Murandi village, recounted receiving a distressing phone call around 4:30 PM on Saturday, alerting him to the drowning incident. He confirmed that the canoe, carrying five people, had capsized, resulting in the loss of three lives while two managed to survive.

Elly Maate, the Kigezi Region Police spokesperson, confirmed the incident and assured ongoing efforts by Marine police and locals to locate the missing bodies. He expressed optimism that their diligent search would yield positive results.

CUE IN MAATE….ON THE INCIDENT…..ENG//

Lake Bunyonyi, spanning an estimated 900 meters (3000 feet) in depth, stands as Africa’s second-deepest lake, boasting 29 picturesque islands.