Mohamed Sora: Photo Of Deceased Military Captain Helping Pregnant Woman During Floods Resurfaces

• In the past photo, Captain Mohamed Korra Sora is captured assisting a pregnant woman during the El Nino floods
• In a sad twist, the man who spent his adult life in an aircraft saving lives met his tragic ending in a chopper
• Captain Mohamed Korra Sora died in a crash alongside eight others, including General Francis Ogolla, the Chief of Defence Forces

A past image of Captain Mohamed Korra Sora, a military pilot who tragically lost his life in a helicopter crash, has resurfaced online.

The heartwarming photo highlights the military man's selfless act during the 2023 El Nino floods in Tana River.

Captain Sora was passionate about helping

In the image shared by journalist Abdikarim Hussein, Captain Sora was captured assisting a pregnant woman during the floods.

His dedication to serving others in times of crisis led him to participate in rescue missions, saving lives and assisting those affected.

"He was among the pilots flying choppers during the rescue missions in 2023. Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji'un," Hussein mourned.

Captain Sora's passion for his work was evident on social media, where he frequently shared his love for helicopters and planes.

Chopper accident claimed 9 lives

However, the soldier's love for flying became his tragic end as he died in a helicopter crash in West Pokot.

The accident claimed the lives of Captain Mohamed Karro Sora and eight others, including General Francis Ogolla, the Chief of Defence Forces.

Following news of the tragic crash, Kenyans expressed shock and sadness on social media, mourning the loss of the other victims.

Despite the tragedy, Captain Sora's legacy is remembered for his heroism and dedication to serving his country and its people.

What you need to know:

• The military chopper went down and burst into flames in the Kaber area of Endo Ward, Elgeyo Marakwet, shortly after departing from Cheptulel Boys Secondary School on Thursday, April 18.
• The officials who died alongside CDF Ogolla and Captain Sora are Brigadier Swale Saidi, Colonel Duncan Keittany, Lieutenant Colonel David Sawe, Major George Benson Magondu, Captain Hillary Litali, Senior Sergeant John Kinyua Mureithi, Sergeant Cliphonce Omondi, and Sergeant Rose Nyawira.
• In the wake of the accident, a video of Sora smiling as he prepared for a shift went viral on social media, showing how bubbly he was.