A 26 year woman identified as Gloria Ngonga of Namwala District has drowned in the Kafue River.
Police Public Relations Officer Esther Katongo reveals to Byta FM that this was after a canoe the deceased was travelling in with three other people capsized due to a strong wave while the other occupants swam to safety.
The incident occurred on Friday around 11:00 hours at Chunga Ndombe area.
The remains have not yet been retrieved but the search has continued.