A 36-year-old kenyan collapsed and tragically passed away just moments after his flight from Kenya landed at the JKF international Airport.
The deceased, identified as Stafford Osore, had embarked on his journey from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) with a layover in Dubai, flying aboard Emirates Airlines. However, his arrival at JFK Airport was marked by a sudden medical emergency that proved fatal.
In an alleged conversation with a news outlet, Mr. Felix Osore, the brother of the deceased who resides in the USA, recounted the harrowing sequence of events. He revealed that upon arriving at the airport, Stafford had promptly informed the family through their WhatsApp group that he had safely reached his destination.
“Once the plane landed, he notified us through our WhatsApp family group that he had arrived safely,” Mr. Felix shared.
Anxious to reunite with his brother, Felix arrived at the airport ahead of the scheduled landing time, eagerly awaiting Stafford’s appearance. However, as minutes turned into an unsettling delay, he grew concerned. Attempts to reach Stafford via phone went unanswered, and alarm bells started to ring.
Around 4:33 pm, Mr. Felix made an inquiry on the family WhatsApp group about Stafford’s whereabouts, only to be met with silence. Unnerved by the lack of response, he decided to return home with his two children and later embarked on a solo journey back to the airport to unravel the mystery.
It was during this journey that Mr. Felix received a phone call from the New York Port Authority, inquiring about his relationship with Stafford. Expecting his brother’s imminent arrival, he assured them of their connection.
The authorities conveyed the heartbreaking news that Stafford had collapsed at the airport, had been rushed to a hospital, and had, been pronounced dead upon arrival.
Upon investigation, it was revealed that upon disembarking at the first-class area, Stafford’s condition had taken a sudden turn for the worse. An observant air hostess had swiftly arranged a wheelchair for him, suspecting his distress. After being wheeled a short distance, he had attempted to walk, but in a tragic turn, collapsed, clutching his chest.
Stafford’s journey to the United States began in 2015 when he arrived as a Masters student. He had been working and residing in the US, and his untimely demise has cast a shadow of sorrow over his family and friends.
As his family grapples with the shock of this untimely death, they are left to remember Stafford for the moments they shared during his visit to Kenya just three weeks before the tragic incident.
This death underscores the fragility of life and serves as a good reminder to hold dear the moments shared with loved ones.