Kenya police rescue fisherman who got stuck at 14 Falls Athi River for days

- The man had been stuck at an island surrounded by fast moving water at 14 Falls Athi River - He could not move and any attempt to swim across the river could be disastrous - The police intervened after distress call from area MP

- The man had been stuck at an island surrounded by fast moving water at 14 Falls Athi River

- He could not move and any attempt to swim across the river could be disastrous

- The police intervened after distress call from area MP

- Using a chopper, they successful rescued him as locals watched in jubilation

Police officers have finally rescued a fisherman who got stuck at 14 Falls Athi River for more than two days.

In videos that were circulated online calling for rescue, the man identified as Vincent Musila was seen standing in an island surrounded by the fast flowing water leaving him stranded not knowing what to do.

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Swimming was not an option and any attempt could lead to him getting swept away in the fast running water.

Time was running out as the island seemed to be decreasing at a fast rate as the water volume increased.

On Sunday, December 1, police came with a chopper to rescue Musila following a distress call from area MP Patrick Wainaina (Thika Town).

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Musila waited eagerly for the chopper as it landed on the small island before he boarded it and left the island with the police.

There was a moment of jubilation as locals who were also waiting on the shores of the river celebrated the successful rescue.

"Great thanks to our Police and to the Airwing department for heeding my office call and coming to the rescue one Vincent Musila who had remained stuck for 4 days in the middle of Athi river at 14 falls as the water levels continued to rise," said Wainaina.

Following the rescue operation, Kenyans on social media showered praises to the men in uniform for their services to the fisherman who needed them the most.

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