KWS suspends visits to Hell's Gate, four bodies recovered

Ongoing operation to recover bodies of seven victims who were swept away by flash floods in Hell’s Gate National Park on September 1, 2019. [Antony Gitonga/Standard

Six people have been confirmed dead following flash floods at the Hell's Gate National Park on Sunday evening.

Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) Corporate Communication Director Paul Udoto confirmed the deaths on Monday morning adding that search and rescue efforts were underway.