Tourists rescued from Kenya flood

Nairobi, 05 March-(ANA)-Two Britons were among dozens of tourists on a luxury Kenyan safari holiday to be airlifted to safety after their camp was hit by flash flooding.

Campers staying at the popular Samburu National Park in the north of the country were forced to clamber up trees or onto roofs as 4x4s were swept away.

The Royal Air Force and UK army, who train in the area, joined the rescue.

Hours of torrential rain caused the Uaso Nyiro River to burst its banks, submerging luxury lodges.

The floods also destroyed an important elephant research centre.

The affected area is not far from where the British military carries out regular training exercises.

The banks of the Uaso Nyiro River are a hotspot for tourists making trips to see elephant, buffalo, zebra, giraffe and antelope, which drink from the river. (ANA)

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