Seven Ghanaian fishermen rescued after drifting into Togo and Benin waters
The seven fishermen who went missing at sea for two weeks have finally returned home after living through a terrifying ordeal.
Seven Ghanaian fishermen found themselves lost at sea for two weeks after drifting into Togo and Benin waters, but they have now been rescued and returned home. Their journey began on October 9 when they set off from Sekondi in a canoe named Second Chance. However, their engine malfunctioned, leaving them helpless against the elements.
Winds and strong ocean currents carried them far off course, ultimately into the territorial waters of Togo and Benin. The distress was reported to the Fisheries Commission on October 20, which triggered an extensive search operation. A joint effort involving Ghanaian Navy warships, Air Force, Special Boat Squadron, National Security, and naval forces from Togo, Benin, regional maritime groups, and even the French Embassy ensured their recovery.
The Beninese Navy spotted the fishermen on October 21, and they were handed over to a Togolese ship before being transferred to the Ghanaian vessel GNS Aflao near the maritime border. Despite their harrowing experience, all seven fishermen were in fair condition. The Ghanaian crew provided them with food, water, and immediate medical attention.
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