Witnesses reported that Kiplimo was in the water as part of a search when the strong currents got to him. The river was already high from days of rain and was moving so fast, there wasn't a chance for a quick rescue.
People gathered on the riverbanks and watched as other divers and rescuers tried to find him. The operation became harder as the rain got heavier and the water got darker.
Local authorities and rescue teams had to stop the search for a while because it was too dangerous. They said the river was too high and the currents too strong to keep going in that weather.
The incident has saddened the community. Kiplimo was a well-known brave diver who usually helped with rescues and recovery in the river. People remember him as someone always willing to help when something bad happened.
As night came and the rain kept falling, officials said they would start looking again the next day when the weather got better. Rescue teams planned to come back in the morning to keep searching for the diver.
People from the community stayed there for hours, hoping for good news. But instead, they were mourning a man many saw as a hero in local rescue work.
This event shows how dangerous it is for divers who risk their lives to help others during emergencies in the area's rivers.
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