Residents of Maua town are alarmed after three people lost their lives in a span of one week by drowning in Iriene Swamp in Maua, Meru County, leaving the residents devastated and worried.

It is alleged that on Thursday last week, the first victim threw himself into the deep swamp, while the second drowned in a heroic attempt to save the first victim.

In another incident that took place yesterday morning, the third victim is said to have committed suicide in the same swamp, leaving the community with many questions unanswered concerning the safety and mental wellbeing of the youths in the area.

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