An American-based Ghanaian has drowned at Boti Falls in the Eastern region.
The victim, Jeremiad Bediako is believed to be in his 30s.
Brother of the deceased, speaking to Adom News said his brother drowned on Tuesday around 3pm, but the body has not been retrieved despite several efforts by locals.
The deceased, he said visited the tourist site with his American friends but drowned when he managed to rescue one of his friends who was drowning.
Traditional leaders and priests in the area have performed all necessary rituals to back the local rescue team searching the body but to no avail.
Listen to the brother
However, mother of the deceased who could not hide her tears said the Police Personnel from Obawale who were informed have visited the scene with no rescue gadgets to support the locals to retrieve the body.
Listen to the mother
Reports say the water level at the falls has risen due to the heavy downpours the region is experiencing making it dangerous for tourists who have less swimming skills, but Management of the Boti Falls have failed to provide precautionary measures to draw attention of tourists to the dangers. Efforts to get management of the water fall and the Obawale Police have not been successful.
Meanwhile, the Obawale Police have begun investigations into the incident.
