Body Recovered from Volta River
A dead male body was discovered floating on the Volta River at Atimpoku in the Asuogyaman District of the Eastern Region.
David Brown, the Asuogyaman District NADMO Director, revealed in an interview with the Ghana News Agency (GNA) that an immigration officer on duty at the Adomi Bridge spotted the decomposing body and immediately alerted authorities.
A joint team comprising the District Police Commander, Environmental Health Officers, NADMO officials, and local divers retrieved the body from the water.
Investigation Underway
Unlike previous cases where unidentified bodies were buried after obtaining a coroner’s form from the Senchi Magistrate Court, Brown said this particular case warrants further investigation.
“The body has been sent to the Accra Police Hospital for forensic examination and identification to determine the cause of death,” Brown stated.
He noted that the deceased, believed to be in his forties, had dreadlocks and was well-dressed, raising suspicions about the circumstances surrounding his death.
“Since Asuogyaman is a site where a lot of leisure and tourism activities occur, I think the man may have drowned during the Valentine’s Day celebration,” Brown suggested.
Authorities emphasized that the absence of visible cuts or wounds on the decomposing body further deepens the mystery.
Drowning Incidents on the Rise
Drowning cases have become more frequent in recent years along the Asuogyaman stretch of the Volta Lake, mainly due to:
- Recreational activities
- Local boat transportation
- Fishing operations
Authorities are urging residents and tourists to exercise caution when engaging in water-related activities in the area.
Meanwhile, investigations into the identity and cause of death of the deceased are ongoing.
Source: Ghanaweb