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Police in Pakwach district is investigating the death of one Robert Kaweesi, a Briton of Ugandan origin who drowned in the River Nile yesterday.
The incident happened at around 6:40 pm when Kaweesi, 48, together with his family of four people went swimming in a restricted part of the river.
The Police Spokesperson for West Nile Josephine Angucia says that Kaweesi wanted to rescue his 12-year-old son only identified as Lucas who was overpowered by the strong waves of the river while swimming.
The son was, however, saved by another swimmer on the site while the father was swept away by the waters. SP Angucia speaking……
Mr. Paul Eseru, the RDC for Pakwach who reported the matter to the police has described the incident as unfortunate. END