Three bodies recovered in Nsanje boat accident

Nsanje Police and well-wishers have recovered three dead bodies in the Shire River after the canoe capsized two days ago.

Engine boat carrying the dead body of a pregnant woman
Engine boat carrying the dead body of a pregnant woman

Nsanje Police Officer in-Charge Assistant Commissioner of Police, Kirby Kaunga confirmed the retrieval of the bodies.

He said currently, the search for the remaining eight bodies is still continuing.

“Police and the community along the river have intensified search for the remaining people who are missing,” said Kaunga.

On Monday October 12, a canoe with fifteen people on board capsized at Postal Shire in the Shire River when they were travelling to Mozambique for farming activities.

According to the Nsanje Police Officer in-Charge, four people survived and about 11 people feared dead.

Kaunga said the canoe was being operated by a young man who failed to balance as it was approaching a docking area.

He said the canoe hit the right embankment of the dock thus it capsized before sinking.

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mtate mike rsa
mtate mike rsa
8 years ago

They tried the best to make aliving since thier government is buzy sharing stolen money R.I.P

Zanga Phee!
Zanga Phee!
8 years ago

So sorry.See my name

mwana Nsena
mwana Nsena
8 years ago

Abale anga mizimu yanu iwuse na Mtendere

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