A nursing graduate who was among the first responders at the scene of the tragic helicopter crash that claimed the life of Emurua Dikirr MP Johana Ng’eno has shared an emotional account of the victims’ final moments, describing desperate efforts to save lives before professional rescue teams arrived.
Jacobeth Jeptoo said she rushed to the crash site shortly after the helicopter went down, only to find a devastating scene.
Amid the wreckage, she noticed that at least two victims were still showing signs of life.
According to Jeptoo, one of the victims exhibited visible signs of severe trauma, including heavy bleeding from the nose, mouth, and ears.
Despite her attempts to offer assistance, the victim succumbed to his injuries within about five minutes.
“The bleeding was severe,” she recounted. “There was very little I could do in that situation.”
She said another victim appeared to be fighting for his life and even raised his hand at one point, though he was unable to speak.
Encouraged by the signs of responsiveness, Jeptoo remained by his side, hoping that emergency services would arrive in time to provide advanced medical support.
“I truly believed this one could be helped,” she said. “He was still trying to fight.”
However, she claims that the rescue team arrived approximately two hours later.
By then, the victim had battled his injuries for nearly 30 minutes before eventually succumbing while she was still attempting to assist him.
“He died helplessly in my hands,” she said, describing the moment as one she will never forget.
Jeptoo has since been praised by members of the public for her bravery and compassion in responding to the emergency despite the limited resources available at the time.
Her account has also sparked conversations about emergency response times and the availability of rapid medical intervention in remote or high-risk areas.
