Fallen live electricity cable kills over 10 cattle in Krachu East
About 10 cattle have reportedly died at Abrewanko, a farming community under Pai Katanga in the Krachi East Municipality of the Oti Region, after they had come into contact with a high-tension electricity cable that had fallen into a stream.
In the Krachi East Municipality of Ghana's Oti Region, approximately ten cattle perished after coming into contact with a deceased high-tension electricity cable that had fallen into a nearby stream. Assembly Member Ericson Adonteng Boateng informed the Ghana News Agency that the cable had lain in the stream for three days, posing a significant danger to livestock and residents.
The incident unfolded when cattle seeking water and crossing the stream were unknowingly exposed to the live cable, resulting in severe electrocution for the affected animals. Boateng expressed worry that the situation could escalate to human casualties and appealed to the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) and other authorities to promptly disconnect and remove the fallen cable.
He urged residents, especially children, farmers, and herdsmen, to stay away from the affected area until the cable was safely taken care of. The Assembly Member emphasized that the incident had raised concerns among residents regarding the potential hazards of unknowingly encountering the live cable or electrified water.
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