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8 Dead, 12 Rescued as Boat Capsizes at Mkanda Channel in Kenya

The boat carrying over 30 passengers was heading to Ndau village in Lamu East when it capsized following heavy tides in the Indian Ocean. 8 bodies have been recovered at the scene following a search operation.

Kalume Kazungu/Daily Nation

Lamu rescue team conducting a search at the Mkanda Channel where a boat carrying over 30 passengers from Lamu Town to Ndau Island in Lamu East capsized at around 10.30am on June 20, 2017.

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