A tragic incident has been reported from Anyaaso in the Bosome Freho District of the Ashanti Region, where a man believed to be in his late 30s has drowned in an abandoned galamsey (illegal mining) pit.
According to eyewitness accounts, the unfortunate event is suspected to have occurred about four days ago. The body of the deceased was discovered in a decomposed state, partially submerged in mud within the pit.
The discovery has sent shockwaves through the community, leaving residents and commuters in fear and distress. Many are calling on the authorities to take immediate action to secure abandoned mining sites, which have become death traps across various parts of the region.
As of the time of this report, local authorities are yet to comment officially on the matter. Residents are urging for a swift response to retrieve the body and investigate the circumstances surrounding the drowning.
This incident adds to the growing concerns about the dangers posed by unregulated mining activities in Ghana, particularly the environmental and human risks associated with abandoned galamsey pits.