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Two SHS students ‘bizarrely’ drown in swimming pool

 

The girls are said to have drowned in some five minutes while a lifeguard went in search of jackets

The families of two teenage Senior High School students are calling for a full police investigation to unravel the circumstance leading to the drowning of their wards on Monday, June 13, 2022.

17-year-old Olivia Tetteh, a student of St John’s Senior High School and 18-year-old Christabel Agyekum of Saltpond Senior High School are said to have died in a swimming pool at an event Center at Aplaku Hill.

According to reports, the girls visited the resort for a swimming session and were restricted by the lifeguard who is said to have gone in search of live jackets to be given to the two.

In less than five minutes after his return to the poolside, the lifeguard is said to have found two teenagers’ lifeless bodies lying at the bottom of the pool.

The fully clothed girls are reported to have drowned in the 7-feet section of the pool.

However, their families say the narration given to them by the lifeguard and the management of the event center does not add up.

According to the father of one of the victims, he cannot fathom how the two girls would drown five minutes after they supposedly entered the pool.

The mother of Christabel Agyekum, Madam Josephine Amoah, is demanding a full police investigation as both families believe there is an attempt to cover up the actual circumstance leading to the death of their children.

 

Source: www.ghanaweb.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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