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8 Kenyan fishermen rescued in Indian Ocean after 18 days

It is not uncommon for fishermen to drown in the ocean waters in Kenya's coast where the economy relies predominantly on fishing and tourism. FILE PHOTO | NMG

By  Xinhua

News agency

Police have rescued eight fishermen who miraculously survived 18 days in the Indian Ocean along the Kenyan coast. 

The eight were spotted and rescued by marine police on patrol on Christmas Day.

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