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Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Nassir on Saturday visited Tudor Creek, the scene of a tragic boat accident in which two people died and one remained missing after a racing boat capsized.
The incident involved MV Dragon, one of the boats taking part in a dragon boat race during the East African Ocean Festival, an event meant to promote ocean sports and coastal tourism.
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Governor Nassir, accompanied by the County Security Team, Jomvu MP Bady Twalib, and Mikindani MCA Jack Madialo, was briefed on ongoing rescue and recovery efforts.
Out of the 22 people aboard, 19 were rescued, while two bodies were retrieved. The search for the last missing person continued into Saturday, according to police.
The Mombasa County Fire and Rescue Services, in coordination with the Kenya Navy, Coast Guard, and other agencies, led the rescue operations.
Governor Nassir praised the responders for their swift and coordinated action, calling their efforts “a testament to the spirit of solidarity and resilience of our people.”
He urged the public to remain calm and allow rescue teams to carry out their work, while extending condolences to the affected families.
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Police Commander Peter Kimani said joint teams were still working to recover the missing body.
The accident occurred during the knockout stage of the race when participants from Kijiweni Youth Group reportedly stood up in excitement near the finish line, causing the boat to lose balance and overturn.
Rescuers managed to save most of the team, though three members drowned. The search for the final victim is ongoing.
