Residents at Lutoboka Landing site are worried about dangerous aquatic animals such as crocodiles and poisonous snakes that might have accompanied the island.
A floating
island has interrupted business after blocking part of Lutoboka landing Site in
Kalangala district. The floating island blocked the docking pier of MV Kalangala
and some beaches in Kalangala Town Council on Sunday.
The floating island was first sighted by fishermen on Saturday floating towards
the shorelines of Lake Victoria. On Sunday, the island sailed nearer blocking
part of Lutoboka Landing site, MV Kalangala docking pier and King Fisher Beach.
The floating
island comprises papyruses. Residents at Lutoboka Landing site are
worried about dangerous aquatic animals such as crocodiles and poisonous snakes
that might have accompanied the island.
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However the
island has started leaving the shoreline driven by waves on Lake
Victoria. This floating island was last cited in Ggaba.
Samuel Nkuba
Freelancer