20 dead and 40 rescued from capsized boat cruise

By on November 26, 2018

Uganda was shaken by very sad news late Saturday evening when a fun boat cruise turned tragic leading to a great loss of lives.

Report say, the boat was carrying over 100 party goers including Prince Wasajja , Iryn Namubiru,  Chucks Last king , The Mith and most of Kampala ‘s party Goers. Apparently, a few of them were wearing  life jackets.

Some of the bodies from the tragedy

Uganda Police Force Marine Unit released a statement indicating that over 40 people were rescued alive 20 bodies. Rescue mission still on  as AIGP Asan Kasigye confirmed on twitter.

Our marine unit teams have rescued over 40 people alive. Ten confirmed dead. The rescue mission is still on to find others. Details to follow

Kabaka Mutebi’s brother Prince Wassajja, Hope Mukaska and Kiyimba Freeman are among the People rescued.

 

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