Tragedy As 7 Pupils Drown In Diani On School Trip

Families of seven pupils from Murang’a are yet to come to terms with the fact that their loved once are dead after drowning in Diani as they enjoyed their school trip.

The seven pupils from St. Martin Primary School in Kahuro, Murang’a, drowned last evening at around 5 pm as while swimming at Pavilion Beach in Diani, Kwale County, reports Daily Nation.

The pupils who are believed to be aged between 13 and 15 had arrived in Mombasa on August 7 on a school trip and were expected to return today.

They had arrived in Mombasa to enjoy themselves ahead of their KCSE exams which will kick off later this year.

According to eye witnesses, the strong tides overwhelmed them as they enjoyed swimming and help was not forthcoming when they called for it.

Their head teacher has already been put on the spot because he claimed the school had its own trainer and did not need trained divers who help students when they go swimming.

Rescue operations led by the Red Cross ended last evening at around 11 pm and the retrieved bodies were taken to Msambweni Hospital Morgue.

Among those at the scene during the rescue operation was Kwale Governor Salim Mvurya. 

Source: Daily Nation