SHS Student Drowns In River Whiles Fetching Water

SHS Student Drowns In River Whiles Fetching Water

A student of Gyaase Senior High School in the Central Region has reportedly died after drowning in the Konkoon river in the area.

The late student is Joseph Asante. Because of the acute water shortage, the school was facing, Joseph Asante and other students of the school have been depending on this river for water. However, Joseph Asante was unfortunate this time.

In an interview with Adom FM, the Assin North Educational Director revealed that the student was quickly rushed to the hospital when the incident happened. However, he was pronounced dead on arrival at St. Francis Hospital.

SHS Student Drowns In River Whiles Fetching Water

The Director revealed that everybody was shocked by this news. So as a matter of urgency, investigations were conducted.

The director explained, “That Saturday morning, the school’s tap was flowing. However, it was announced that they were going to close it. He later asked permission to go with his mate to fetch water for their bath. It was at the stream that he slipped and fell and drowned. His body was retrieved by the doctors pronounced him dead at the St. Francis Hospital”

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