This archive report was first published on 4 July 2020.
On July 3, 2020, a dramatic rescue operation took place in the Likoni channel, Mombasa, after a 54-year-old man fell into the water while on board the Mv. Kwale ferry.
According to Kenya Ferry Services, the incident occurred in the morning hours when the man went overboard while the ferry was en route to the Island side.
The rescue team, who were quick to respond, managed to pull the man out of the water with no visible injuries.
He was then handed over to the Ferry Police for further action, as the motive behind his actions remains unclear.
Today morning @FerryKenya our emergency team managed to rescue a 54-year-old man who went overboard Mv. Kwale while midstream to the Island side at 0920hrs. He was handed over to the Ferry Police for further action. @PSSDTransport @Kenya_Ports @kmakenya @TransportKE @Covid19KE pic.twitter.com/CsXvaE1Mze — Kenya Ferry Services Limited. (@FerryKenya) July 3, 2020
