Braeside School Headmaster Uses Kayak to Exit Flooded Apartment Building in Lavington, Kenya

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Braeside School headmaster Andy Hill used a kayak to exit his apartment building due to flooding in Lavington, Kenya, as seen in a photo shared on social media.

The severity of the flooding has raised concerns about the need for alternative transportation methods, with Mr. Hill's actions being taken as a sign of the worsening situation.

Via @Alvinochola

A photo of Andy Hill is also available on the Braeside School website.

Additional images show the extent of the flooding, including photos taken at night and in the morning, which demonstrate the significant water levels during the height of the floods.

Flood Images

Via @Namuks

The flooding also caused significant damage inside homes, with multiple images showing the aftermath.

In one instance, a homeowner's property was littered with garbage from Nairobi, exacerbating the damage caused by the floodwaters.

The recovered account cited reporting by Nairobi Wire.

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