Atimpoku: A dead male body has been discovered floating on the Volta River at Atimpoku in the Asuogyaman District of the Eastern Region. Mr. David Brown, the Asuogyaman District NADMO Director, shared in an interview that an immigration officer on duty at the Adomi bridge noticed the decomposing body floating on the river and alerted authorities.
According to Ghana News Agency, the body was recovered from the lake after a coordinated effort comprising the District Police Commander, Environmental Health Officers, NADMO, and local divers. Typically, in such situations, a coroner's form is requested from the Senchi Magistrate Court to proceed with the burial. However, in this case, authorities have decided to conduct a thorough investigation to determine the cause of death. As a result, the body has been sent to the Accra Police Hospital for further examination and identification.
Mr. Brown mentioned that Asuogyaman is a site where numerous leisure and tourism activities take place. He speculated that the man may have drowned during Valentine's Day celebrations. The deceased, believed to be in his forties, had dreadlocks and was well-dressed, which prompted the decision to send the remains for a detailed investigation, as there were no visible cuts or wounds on the body despite its decomposing state.
Drowning incidents have unfortunately become more frequent in recent years along the Asuogyaman section of Volta Lake. This is primarily due to recreational activities, local travelers using boats, and fishing activities in the area.
