Kenyans Die in Lake Victoria Tragedy
Several fishermen are feared dead in Funyula constituency after their boat capsized.
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Kenya:
Man Killed By Hippo in Rombo
The Star, 15 October 2012
A 34-year-old businessman yesterday died after being attacked by a hippopotamus at the Lwanda Rombo Beach in Lake Victoria. Read more »
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Tanzania:
Lake Victoria Boat Accident Claims 7
Daily News, 15 November 2012
SEVEN people have been confirmed drowned after their boat was hit by strong winds and capsized as they were fishing in Lake Victoria over the weekend. Read more »
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Kenya:
5,000 Die in Lake Victoria Every Year, Expert Says
The Star, 11 December 2012
ABOUT 5,000 people drown in Lake Victoria annually. The high fatalities are caused by unstable boats, bad weather, overloading, lack of safety gadgets, poor seamanship, said an… Read more »
Fishermen have died in Lake Victoria.
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