Four people have been reported missing after a boat capsized in the Indian Ocean.

In a statement on Thursday, May 21, the Kenya Red Cross said the incident occurred at the Bruno Channel near the LAPSSET area in Lamu County.

The humanitarian organization noted that four individuals have been rescued and taken to the hospital.

The Kenya Red Cross also said efforts are ongoing to locate the other four missing persons.

“Search and rescue efforts are ongoing following a boat capsize incident at Kwa Bruno Channel near the LAPSSET area in Lamu County. Four people have been rescued and taken to the hospital, while search efforts continue for four missing persons,” read the statement.

The organization mentioned that the rescue operation is being conducted by its aqua divers together with the Beach Management unit and fishing boats from the community.

“The response involves Kenya Red Cross aqua divers, Beach Management Unit, and community fishing boats,” Kenya Red Cross added.