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Man drowns in Birim River

Body of a man suspected to be an illegal Miner has been retrieved from the Akyem Kade stretch of the Birim River in the Eastern Region.

The deceased- Samuel Adu Parko believed to be 30 years reportedly drowned Saturday, June 8, 2019 but the body was retrieved Monday, June 10, 2019 after an incessant search by local divers under the supervision of personnel from Police and National Disaster Management Organization (NADMO).

It was observed the deceased was bleeding.

The body has been deposited at the Morgue for preservation and autopsy.

A resident claimed the deceased was part of illegal miners operating on the Birim river.

He lamented that illegal mining has resurfaced strongly in the area polluting the Birim River with impunity.

Incidents of drowning are very common in mining communities in Ghana as hundreds of illegal miners, children, women, and farmers have been drowning in abandoned mining pits filled with water.

 

Source: kasapafmonline.com

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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