In the aftermath of a tragic chopper crash that claimed the lives of several military officials, one individual has emerged as the sole survivor.
Frankford Karanja Mogire, a photographer serving in the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF), miraculously survived the devastating incident that took the life of Kenya’s Chief of Defence Forces, Francis Ogolla, and other high-ranking military personnel.
Karanja, who joined the armed forces in 2015 after completing his journalism studies, was fulfilling his duties as a KDF photographer when the tragic accident occurred.
His skill and dedication to his work have been evident throughout his tenure in the army, where he has captured countless moments for posterity.
Remarkably, Karanja’s survival amid the chaos of the crash is nothing short of miraculous.
Reports indicate that he managed to jump from the helicopter mid-air, narrowly escaping the fiery fate that befell his comrades.
The ill-fated chopper went down in the Sindar area, situated on the border of West Pokot and Elgeyo Marakwet counties.
Eyewitnesses recounted the horrific scene as the helicopter crashed and burst into flames upon impact.
Despite the valiant efforts of emergency responders, the crash resulted in multiple fatalities, leaving devastation in its wake.
The exact circumstances leading to the crash are still under investigation, but initial reports suggest that the helicopter encountered difficulties shortly after takeoff from a local primary school.
The crash site was swiftly cordoned off as authorities worked to manage the aftermath and piece together the events that led to the tragic incident.
