A tragic incident has been reported at Fiapre following the drowning of a 14-year-old boy, identified as Matthew Mahama, while swimming with friends.
According to eyewitness accounts, the incident occurred when the teenager and his peers went swimming in a nearby water body.
During the activity, Matthew reportedly encountered difficulties and failed to resurface, prompting an immediate search by community members.
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The body was later retrieved through the intervention of the Ghana National Fire Service, who responded to the distress call.
After recovery, the body was handed over to the police to aid ongoing investigations and for the necessary legal and medical procedures.
Authorities have since commenced investigations to determine the exact circumstances surrounding the incident.
The tragic loss has plunged the Fiapre community into mourning, with residents expressing deep sorrow over the untimely death of the young boy.
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The incident has renewed calls for increased supervision of minors around open water bodies and greater public education on water safety, particularly in communities where swimming occurs without trained lifeguards or safety equipment.