In a heartbreaking incident at Saltpond, within the Mfantseman Municipality of the Central Region, a nine-year-old boy tragically lost his life while crab hunting.

As reported by Kasapa News, the unfortunate event unfolded on the morning of Tuesday, April 2, 2024.

The victim, Paa Kwesi, accompanied by three friends, all under the age of thirteen, ventured into a marshy area in search of crabs.

While engaged in their crab hunting expedition, the group sought relief from the scorching weather by taking a dip in a nearby river.

However, tragedy struck when Paa Kwesi jumped into the water but failed to resurface.

His three companions, assuming he had returned home, continued their activities without raising an alarm.

It wasn't until they arrived home, having sent Paa Kwesi's slippers ahead, that they realized he was missing. Despite their discovery, they chose not to notify anyone of the incident.

Concerned about her son's absence, Paa Kwesi's mother reported the situation to the authorities and sought assistance from local radio stations and information centers. Unfortunately, their efforts to locate the missing boy proved futile.

Subsequently, the family received distressing news that a body had been found on the riverbank at Mankessim Hinni.

Rushing to the scene, they tragically confirmed the lifeless body to be that of Paa Kwesi on Wednesday, April 3, 2024, in the afternoon.

The deceased's body has been transferred to the Mankessim Roman Catholic Hospital Mortuary for preservation, pending further arrangements.