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Swimming in quarry ends tragically as two drown

Members of the public mill around the quarry where two friends drowned while swimming. [Muriithi Mugo, Standard]

A swimming expedition in a quarry today ended tragically after two men drowned.

The tragedy at a quarry in Nthangathiri village, Mbeere North sub-county left one more person in shock after he was rescued.

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