25-year-old researcher killed by hippo in Lake Victoria
Nyanza
By
James Omoro
| Jul 30, 2021
The researcher was attacked by a hippo at Utajo beach, Rusinga East. [Courtesy]
A 25-year-old woman has been killed by a hippopotamus at the shores of Lake Victoria.
Michelle Indihazi, a researcher, was attacked by the hippo at Utajo beach in Rusinga East, Mbita Sub-county.
Michele who is a resident of Trans Nzoia County, alongside her colleagues, had been researching the prevalence of HIV/AIDS along beaches in Mfangano Island.
And on Wednesday evening, the researchers left Mfangano Island for an excursion in Rusinga Island when the tragedy happened.
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Rusinga East Chief Daniel Owuor said that the hippo emerged from a bush and attacked the woman.
“Her colleagues managed to escape,” he said.
The deceased and her colleagues had arrived at the island four days ago.
Mbita Sub-County Police Commander Stanley Atavachi said: “We are yet to get more details about the lady.”
The body was moved to MED 25 Kirindo mortuary.