What was to be a romantic
outing turned tragic for two lovebirds when a 31-year-old lady was swept by
raging waters at a place that is arguably Nandi County’s most scenic site.
Dorcas Jepkemoi Chumba
accidentally slipped and drowned at Chepkiit waterfalls as she posed for photos
on Sunday afternoon, August 30.
Her fiancé, Benjamin Kazungu had
been using her phone to take pictures of her when the tragedy occurred and
she was immediately swept away by raging waters before he could save her.
Kazungu
said that he had taken his girlfriend out for a picnic at the famous falls to
enjoy the breathtaking sight of the waterfall.
He said that they had
longed to hang out at the place as they both loved adventure but he did not
know that it would be the last time he would ever see his girlfriend.
“It
was the worst scene of my life. Seeing her sinking helplessly into the water
and my effort to save her proving futile breaks my heart even more.”
“Painful as it is, it has
happened and we have accepted it. We are requesting for help to retrieve the
body for burial.”
“This area near the waterfall
has become dangerous especially during the rainy season,” he said.
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