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Africa29 April 2024 - 06:47

UPDATE: 23 rescued, others missing in Tana River boat tragedy

The boat is said to have carried more than 40 people.

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by The Star
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Rescue ongoing

At least 23 people have been rescued following a boat tragedy at the Kona Punda area within Madogo in  Tana River county.

Kenya Red Cross says the 23 are receiving treatment at the Madogo Hospital.

Others, however, believed to be at least 17 are still missing.

According to a witness, the boat with more than 40 passengers on board was on its way to Garissa from Madogo where it had picked up the passengers.

The 3 boats have been ferrying people from areas affected by floods since Saturday charging Sh1,500 per person.

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