S.4 student dies after falling from mango tree in Bugweri

A 17-year-old student of Nkutu Memorial Secondary School has died after falling from a mango tree at his home in Busesa, Bugweri district in eastern Uganda.

Moses Mabinda reportedly returned from school and exchanged pleasantries with his parents before climbing a mango tree in the family’s backyard. He allegedly slipped and fell face down.

His siblings initially thought he was playing but soon realised he was unresponsive and struggling to breathe.

His father, Mukoteka Tenywa, rushed him to Busesa Health Centre IV for treatment. However, as his condition deteriorated, he was referred to Iganga General Hospital, where he was pronounced dead on arrival.

Tenywa described his son as an active and healthy boy who cared for his younger siblings. He said the family was struggling to come to terms with his sudden death.

Michael Kasadha, the Busoga East police spokesperson, confirmed the incident, adding that the body was lying at Iganga General Hospital mortuary awaiting a postmortem examination.

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