Residents of Assin Ewusem, in the Central region, are in disbelief after a canoe carrying eleven illegal miners, also known as “galamseyers,” capsized on the Offin river.
According to Assin Ewusem Assemblyman Ayuba Andoh, the miners were returning from the mining site when the incident occurred in the middle of the river.
Nine of the miners were able to swim to safety, but the other two had to fight for their lives.
Unfortunately, one of the two miners was discovered dead in the river, while the other is still missing. The missing miner is still being sought by the Assin Ewusem community rescue team.
Ayuba Andoh, in an interview with Adom News, expressed his concern about the ongoing illegal mining activities in the area, despite efforts to combat it.
The incident is a tragic reminder of the dangers of illegal mining and the need for more effective measures to combat it.
Source: adomonline.com
