Ankobra Boat Disaster: Search underway for fisherman missing; 2 in critical condition

The 56-year-old Ampofi Tawiah was reported missing after a boat in which he was with ten others was hit by a storm as they were returning from fishing.

A search and rescue operation is underway for one person who is reported missing following a boat disaster at Ankobra in the Western region, Tuesday.

The 56-year-old Ampofi Tawiah was reported missing after a boat in which he was with ten others was hit by a storm as they were returning from fishing.

Two fishermen were reported to be in critical condition following the incident.

Kwame Mensah, one of the survivors told Ankobra FM that they were swept by a strong wave on the stormy sea together with the boat. They were, however, rescued by another group of fishermen at Axim in Nzema East Municipal in the Western Region.

He said that nine of them were rescued including three teenagers but 56-year-old Mr Ampofi Tawiah has still not been found after several attempts to recover him from the sea.

The Ellembele police arrived at the scene after the fisherfolks reported the accident to them.

But reports said that they were helpless as they lacked the necessary logistics to help in such situations.

The fisherfolks have since reportedly performed all the necessary rituals which they believe will help them find the body of the missing fisherman.

Meanwhile, the police have begun investigations into the matter.

The 56-year-old Ampofi Tawiah was reported missing after a boat in which he was with ten others was hit by a storm as they were returning from fishing. Read Full Story