Madogo Boat Accident: Two Bodies Recovered, 20 Missing

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Breaking News: At least 10 people killed, families displaced after Old Kijabe dam bursts

Two bodies were recovered on Monday morning after a boat capsized in Mororo, Tana River County on Sunday. The boat capsized while crossing a flooded area from Madogo to Garissa town.

Bangale Deputy County Commissioner Joseph Kipkorir, who said the search and rescue operation was still ongoing, noted that 20 people were reported missing.

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Police report reveals that at least 17 people have been rescued as police and Red Cross Personnel continue searching for missing victims.

According to the police, the operator of the boat escaped after the incident.

Flooding in the area is caused by the overflowing of dams upstream.

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