Kenya Red Cross Rescues Man Trapped by Floodwaters in Tana River
Rescue teams responded promptly and managed to reach him at approximately 11:45 p.m. He was safely evacuated and later reunited with his family, the Red Cross confirmed
The Kenya Red Cross on Wednesday night rescued a man who had been stranded by rising floodwaters in the Kolati-Tula area of Tana River County
According to a statement from the humanitarian organization, the victim made several distress calls after being trapped by flash floods triggered by the ongoing heavy rains that have affected several parts of the country
Rescue teams responded promptly and managed to reach him at approximately 11:45 p.m. He was safely evacuated and later reunited with his family, the Red Cross confirmed
In a statement posted on X, the organization urged residents in flood-prone areas to remain vigilant and avoid crossing or wading through moving waters
“Residents are urged to stay safe, keep away from flooded areas, and avoid crossing moving waters,” the statement read
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The Kenya Red Cross continues to monitor weather-related incidents as heavy rains persist across the country, warning communities in low-lying regions to prepare for possible evacuations
Writer : Mweru Mbugua
