Kenya: 32 Fishermen Trapped in Lake Victoria Rescued

1 September 2012

Kisumu — Some 32 fishermen who were stuck in Lake Victoria after weeds blocked their sailing routes have been rescued by a Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) helicopter.

Western Kenya Red Cross society coordinator Emmanuel Owako said the fishermen were evacuated from the lake on Friday evening after being stuck in the waters for over three days.

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