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Fisherman drowns in Lake Victoria in efforts to save his boat

Some of the boats used in Lake Victoria. (James Omoro, Standard)

A 49-year-old fisherman drowned while wading in Lake Victoria to save his boat that was being swept away by waves in Homa Bay. 

Eyewitnesses said George Odhiambo had docked his boat at the lake shore. But a storm occurred, which cut the rope that was tied to an anchor that held it. 

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