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VIDEO: Man, 22, dies while trying to retrieve GHc300 from well

Residents of Meduma 80 in the Kwabere East District of the Ashanti Region were left flustered on Monday when the Fire Service pulled out the lifeless body of a 22-year–old young man from a dry well.

The timely intervention of the Fire Service also helped in the rescue of another man who had attempted to save the deceased but also ended up trapped in the pit.

The deceased had attempted to retrieve 300 cedis which his mother had dropped while throwing garbage into the abandoned pit measuring as deep as six culverts.

Abusua FM’s Desmond Adjei reported that the abandoned well had become a dumping site for household rubbish after the contractors failed to hit the water.

Eyewitnesses narrated that the deceased Bright Owoahene Acheampong popularly called Akwasi Broni was warned by his mother not to attempt to get into the pit to retrieve the cash.

The mother who was preparing to go to church had to call for help from neighbors when her son’s screams from the trench drew her attention to the accident.

The Fire Station from Mampongteng conducted the rescue exercise and rushed the rescuer who was pulled out weak to the hospital.

The deceased is said to be an old student of the Kumasi Technical Institute.

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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