Residents of Mavindini Ward in Makueni County are searching for two people feared dead following a crocodile attack at Athi River in Yekanga Sub-location.

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The incident occurred on the evening of May 19 at Nzeveni Kwa Letu when a 35-year-old woman was reportedly attacked while fetching water from the river.

According to local reports, the woman was near the riverbank when the crocodile attacked and dragged her into the water. Moments later, a 20-year-old man was also attacked while attempting to rescue her.

Residents who witnessed the incident raised an alarm, prompting local authorities and emergency response teams to begin search efforts.

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The Kenya Red Cross Society in Makueni County confirmed that its response team had been activated following a distress call from members of the community.

Search and retrieval operations resumed on the morning of Wednesday, May 20, with rescue teams deployed at sections of the river to find the two victims.

The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) also joined the operation alongside local administrators and residents from the area.

In addition, officials said efforts were being focused on preventing further attacks and warning residents against accessing dangerous sections of the river.

The incident has caused fear among residents near the river, where locals frequently fetch water and carry out daily activities.

This is the first crocodile attack reported along the Athi River this year, according to local emergency response teams.

📰 Source: Kenyans.co.ke