Efforts By Machakos County Department of Emergency! Body Of A Middle-aged Man Finally Retrieved From A Quarry Pit In Machakos

On Sartuday, a Middle-aged man drowned in a Quarry Pit Full of Water while swimming in Itimboni area - Kyumbi, Machakos County. 

The 'unknown 'man was grazing when he saw it wise to refresh himself in the Quarry Pit, when he met his sudden death.

Area residents noticed that the man had drowned, when they heard loud cries coming from the Quarry Pit.

When they rushed to the Quarry Pit, they discovered that a man had drowned and their efforts to rescue him were unsuccessful.

A fire Brigade team from Machakos County arrived at the scene , helped to retrieve the body but till late hours, their efforts could not bear any fruits.

Today Sunday morning, they embarked on the exercise , which bore fruits, for they were able to retrieve the body from the Quarry Pit. 

Their collaboration with the area community and unity amongst themselves, saw the body be retrieved From the Pit successfully. 

Chris Musau- Deputy Sub County fire officer confirmed that his fire Brigade team Retrieved the body from the Quarry Pit.

The area residents have been cautioned to keep off the Quarry Pit site , since it's life risking at the moment. 

His body has since been moved to Machakos Funeral Morgue.