Missing University Student Found Floating Dead in River Narok

Missing University Student Found Floating Dead in River Narok

A missing university student, last seen on September 2, has been found dead in what authorities are calling a drowning case.

The body, in an advanced state of decomposition, was discovered floating in the River Narok, about 10 kilometers from Maasai Mara University.

Police, in coordination with Red Cross officials, recovered the body and transferred it to the morgue at Narok County Referral Hospital.

Narok County Police Commander Riko Ngare confirmed the discovery, noting that the body was found floating in the Morijoi area of the river.

This grim find ends the days of uncertainty over the student’s disappearance, which occurred on the morning of September 2.

After being reported missing at the Maasai Mara police post, family and friends launched efforts to search for the journalism student.

Commander Ngare stated that the student’s mother traveled from Eldoret to Narok to identify the body of her daughter.

This tragic event raises concerns about the dangers students face from the River Narok, especially those from Maasai Mara University.

In April, two more students from the same university perished in the river after attempting to cross a weak bridge.

The victims, a male and female, were swept away while trying to cross the swollen river during a recreational outing.

Authorities said the two students slipped and fell into the river, with one trying to rescue the other before both were overwhelmed by the current.

The River Narok is notorious for its hazardous spots, which have claimed not just student lives but those of residents.

Experts in the area have warned that during the rainy season, the river can swell to depths of up to 14 meters, making it particularly dangerous.

Missing University Student Found Floating Dead in River Narok