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

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

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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.

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

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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.

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

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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.

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

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

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