10-year-old pupil drowns while swimming with friends at Tetekope beach
A 10-year-old pupil of Norlivime Bishop Herman Basic School has drowned at the Tetekope beach in the Keta Municipality of the Volta Region. The deceased, whose name was given as Ericsson Lumor, met his untimely death on September 3, at about 1230 hours, while swimming together with a group of friends at the beach. The […]
A 10-year-old pupil, Ericsson Lumor, tragically drowned at Tetekope beach in the Volta Region's Keta Municipality on September 3. The incident occurred while the boy and his friends were swimming during their free time, unaware of the powerful tides. Local authorities received reports that the group, consisting of around six boys, ventured into the sea, and the deceased was dragged away by strong waves.
Local fisherfolk, working nearby, rushed to the scene, diving into the water to save the boy. After several attempts, his body was retrieved and rushed to Keta Municipal Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The community is in shock, mourning the loss of a respectful, hardworking, and promising young boy. The tragedy has led to warnings from residents and opinion leaders about the dangers of swimming without adult supervision.
They urge parents, guardians, and teachers to increase supervision and educate children on the risks of swimming in open water bodies.
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