Residents in Lieta sub-location in Rarieda, Siaya County have been filled with grief following the disappearance of a fisherman.’
The man, identified as James Nindo Obiero, was on a fishing expedition before he went missing.
His colleagues, led by Francis Odede, believe that the 67-year-old man was mauled to death by a crocodile.
“He had gone to check a fish trap at Kobuong’ beach only for his clothes to be found along the lakeside,” a resident said.
Area Assistant Chief Alfred Oyola said a search operation has been mounted in efforts to retrieve his body.
The joint operation is being conducted by police and officers from the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS).
