A 53-year-old Ghanaian fisherman residing in Ireland has sadly passed away following a tragic accident on a trawler.

The deceased, identified as Moses Odonkor from Skibbereen, reportedly suffered fatal injuries on February 4, 2025, while working aboard the vessel.

Authorities have described the incident as a workplace accident, stating that it happened while the crew was deploying heavy nets near the Porcupine Bank in Irish waters, according to Sunday World.

Despite frantic efforts by his fellow crew members to save him, he succumbed to his injuries before emergency responders could intervene.

His sudden death has left the fishing community in shock, with his colleagues remembering him as a skilled and respected crew member known for his cheerful personality.

Following the accident, the trawler returned to the port in Castletownbere.

Odonkor had lived in Ireland for over 20 years, and this is not the first tragedy to hit his family. In 2023, his two-year-old son, Joshua, tragically died after choking on a grape.

He is survived by his wife, Philomena Odonkor, and two children, Isaac and Emmanuel.

Meanwhile, his remains are expected to be flown back to Ghana later this week, Sunday World added.