Three Pregnant Women Drown in Bamendjing Lake

The people of Bamendjing village are still to recover from the macabre incident of Monday 9th April. A boat having on board 8 members of the same family among whom were three pregnant ladies. The torrential down pour of the previous day in the area and the strong winds that ensues are said to be the cause of this unfortunate accident.

The collaboration and efforts of local fishermen saw them mobilized and going in search of the victims. They were successful in their search and recovered the corpses of six of the unfortunate victims of nature and handed them over to the morgue. Still, the villages and mostly the local fishermen are hailed for their efforts. It is reported that two people who were also on the wrecked boat had earlier been rescued following the accident.

Sources who are residents of the village revealed that such accidents or incidents are very uncommon on the lake and they are still in shock and pain. 

Kwata Vibes heartily sympathizes with the touched families and the community as a whole.

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