A 17-year-old boy drowned while crossing a river in Ogwedhi, Migori County, police have confirmed. The victim’s mother stated he was epileptic.
His body was recovered floating in the river on August 1, several days after he went missing on July 30.
A child crossing the area first spotted the body. Authorities reported bruises on the boy’s face and right ear, raising concerns about a possible struggle.
The family had been searching for him since his disappearance. Police have taken the body to the mortuary as investigations continue, including a post-mortem examination to determine the exact cause of death.
Local residents expressed concern over safety in the area, which is prone to such accidents, especially during the rainy season.
