KISUMU, Kenya May 11 \u2013 The bodies of the three artisanal miners who were trapped following a gold mine collapse in Bondo Sub-county have all been retrieved, bringing to an end a tense rescue and recovery operation in Ogago \u2018A\u2019 village, North Sakwa.<\/p>\n
The third body was recovered on Sunday evening after rescuers worked for hours to clear debris from the collapsed shaft.<\/p>\n
The victims were identified as Brandon Juma, 22, Erick Okode and Amos Okode, 40, who was trapped while attempting to rescue his younger brother after the initial collapse.<\/p>\n
Family members and residents gathered at the scene as rescue teams completed the recovery mission that had stretched for nearly two days.<\/p>\n
All the bodies have since been moved to the Bondo Sub-County Hospital mortuary, where they are being preserved pending postmortem examinations before release to the families for burial arrangements.<\/p>\n
The tragedy has sparked renewed concerns over safety standards in artisanal mining sites across the region, with local leaders calling for stricter regulations and improved safety measures.<\/p>\n
Area leaders and residents have continued to support the grieving families, with Samuel Atandi donating Sh200,000 to assist with burial preparations and other related expenses.<\/p>\n
The mine collapsed on Friday afternoon while 12 miners were working inside the shaft. Ten miners escaped unhurt while the three victims remained trapped underground.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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