NYS serviceman drowns while bathing in Yatta dam
A 22-year-old National Youth Service member drowned while bathing in a dam in Machakos County, Kenya. Police are investigating the incident as an accidental death while a separate search continues for another man who drowned in the Sagana River.
Why it matters
These incidents highlight ongoing public safety concerns regarding water bodies in the region.
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A 22-year-old National Youth Service (NYS) serviceman died after drowning in a dam in Yatta Sub-County, Machakos County.
The incident was reported on Tuesday afternoon, police said.
The serviceman, identified as Johnstone Mutuku, was bathing in the dam with fellow servicemen at around 2 pm when he was reported to have slipped and drowned.
Police officers responded to the scene and confirmed the incident.
The scene was photographed and documented as part of the investigation.
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