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Unidentified dead body retrieved from Volta River

An unidentified dead body has been retrieved from the Adomi bridge stretch of the Volta River in Asuogyaman District of the Eastern Region .

The decomposing body of the deceased was found floating on the river at about 10:40am.

A team made up of Police Personnel, Environmental Health officers, and National Disaster Management Organization (NADMO) went to the scene to retrieve the body.

Due to the bad state of the body, the team secured death certificate from VRA Hospital signed by Dr. Ebenezer Nartey the medical Superintendent of the hospital for instant burial.

The deceased believed to be between 35 to 40 years was wearing brown long sleeves T-shirt and black trousers and is believed to have drowned in the river .

Dead bodies are intermittently found floating on the Volta River which is inundated with recreational activities ,and fishing.

The Volta River also has beaches and hotels along its banks.

Source:Ghana/Starrfm.com.gh

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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. In addition to his media ventures, Solomon serves as a Brand Ambassador for Alabuga, a prominent Russian industrial company, representing their interests and expansion across Africa. 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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