Only 3 Bodies Recovered So far – Boat Tragedy

Only 3 bodies of the 20 have been recovered so far. The update follows a tragedy of a capsized boat yesterday on lake Victoria where 20 people were confirmed dead .

Kavuma Steven , the Chairperson from Lwanatabya where the boat set off, who is on ground and coordinating communication with the rescue team reported that only 3 bodies have been recovered this afternoon.

While it had been reported yesterday that some bodies had been recovered , the same disappeared into the water before they could be retrieved .

The boat was sailing from Lwanabatya and Ntuuwa Landing Sites, Kalangala District, heading to Katabi Town Council, Wakiso District.

Relatives on ground carry a somber mood as they await in hope. An additional team has been deployed to provide support to the Police Marine unit at Lake Victoria. They are ensuring a thorough search for the bodies that are still in the lake .

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