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Originally published by Kenyanstop
March 4, 2026
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Kenya Red Cross Diver Dies During Flooded River Rescue in Nairobi

The deceased was among an elite team of divers tasked with retrieving the body of a Grade 9 pupil, who went missing on February 28...
✨ Key Highlights
A veteran Kenya Red Cross diver, Samuel Wangila, tragically lost his life on March 3 during a rescue operation for a teenager swept away by the swollen Nairobi River.
- Tragic loss of an experienced Aqua Rescue volunteer in the line of duty.
- The incident occurred while attempting to retrieve a Grade 9 student who was carried away by floodwaters near Nyayo Highrise estate on February 28.
- Heavy rains have caused the Nairobi River to swell, posing extreme dangers even in seemingly shallow sections.
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