An English father died after jumping into the Nile in a desperate attempt to save his son. Robert Kaweesi, from Birmingham, said his 12-year-old son was "overwhelmed" by water on Wednesday as he was spending his dream three-week vacation with his family. .
His recently married 48-year-old man rushed to his aid, but was swept away by the current.
His son was saved by a bystander, but the father of five disappeared underwater, requiring a two-day search.
Robert's body was found on Friday, devastating his family who were staying at his safari lodge in Guipirundra Bongo in Pakwati, Uganda.
Local police spokesman Josephine Angusia told the Nile Post: He is on postmortem pending at Pakwach Health Center IV.
"When they went swimming in the river, the son was overwhelmed by the waves. The deceased tried to help him, but instead drowned and the son was saved." 15}
Robert's heartbroken family described him as a "good dad" in an emotional tribute.
His daughter's girlfriend Sylivia Nampijja, 26, said: 23}
Robert, an air conditioner and refrigerator, lives in the home in Birmingham he shares with his eldest daughter and with his wife Justin Katantaj and her three sons, ages 12, 13 and 13. I was spending time in Luton, Bedfordshire. 15 years old, daughter she is 9 years old.
We know that the couple got married earlier this month.
Sylvia added: Nile river. The kids got excited and went inside, but they didn't know how deep it was.
"My father saw one of the boys struggling and gasping for air and jumped behind him.
"The stepmother and the children Still in Uganda, I am very worried about them.
"They were due to return next Monday, so we are trying to extend their flights and visas."
A spokesman for the UK Foreign Affairs, Commonwealth and Development Office said it was "supporting the families of the British who died in Uganda and are in contact with local authorities."
