In Gitamaiyu village, Kiambu County, a heartbreaking incident occurred last Friday, resulting in the loss of two young lives.
Two brothers, aged six and eight, were gathering firewood when tragedy struck.
One of the siblings slipped into a well, prompting the other to heroically attempt a rescue.
Unfortunately, this valiant effort ended in both brothers falling into the well, leading to a tragic drowning.
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A close friend who was accompanying them promptly informed the family of the distressing incident.
The local Chief, Maina Mwangi, verified the occurrence and directed the property management to take immediate action.
Chief Mwangi ordered the proper coverage of all wells on the premises and the implementation of additional safety measures.
The lifeless bodies of the two brothers were transported to Kiambu Level 5 Hospital mortuary.
The community now mourns the loss of these young lives, emphasizing the importance of ensuring the safety of good structures and adopting preventive measures to avoid such heart-wrenching incidents.
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