The National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) in Ada has revealed that seven fishermen are missing following the capsizing of two fishing boats in the estuary while attempting to enter the Volta River on Thursday, September 14.NADMO reports that 12 of the fishermen have been successfully rescued, while a search team continues to comb the area in search of the missing seven.

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Ebenezer Dan-Doe, Public Relations Officer of Ada East NADMO, explained that the two boats, Shalorm and Barcelona, were carrying a total of 19 fishermen when the incident occurred."These two fishing boats were returning from a fishing trip when they encountered a tidal wave, resulting in the capsizing of both vessels," Dan-Doe stated. "The first boat, Shalorm, was carrying eleven people, and we have accounted for ten, with one missing.

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We have also located the damaged boat.""As for the second boat, eight individuals were on board. Two have been found, while six are still missing. NADMO, the Navy, and the local search team are continuing their efforts to locate the missing fishermen."

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