Anloga: Missing fisherman found dead after two days at Tegbi Ashiata

The body of a 48-year-old fisherman, Etsey Paul Kabotso, has been found washed ashore at Tegbi Ashiata in the Anloga District of the Volta Region, two days after he went missing while fishing.

Kabotso was last seen on October 24, when he reportedly went out to sea alone but failed to return home, raising concerns among his family and community members.

His body was discovered along the Tegbi Ashiata coastline on October 26.

The Assembly Member for the area, Ephraim Dodzi Jumpah, confirmed the incident in an interview with the Ghana News Agency, expressing concern over the circumstances surrounding the fisherman’s death.

He said the incident was reported to the Anloga District Police, who visited the scene with a sanitation officer to assess the situation and undertake the necessary procedures.

According to Jumpah, the body had significantly decomposed after spending several days in the sea, prompting the police, sanitation officers and the deceased’s family to make arrangements for an immediate burial.

He described Kabotso as a well-known carpenter and fisherman who had worked in the fishing industry for several years.

“We cannot really tell what actually happened to him during his last fishing expedition,” he said.

Kabotso was a father of three. His eldest child is currently in Junior High School (JHS) Three and preparing for the final examinations.

Jumpah said the circumstances leading to the fisherman’s death remained unclear, as no one could establish what happened to him while he was at sea.

He urged fishermen in the area to avoid going to sea alone, stressing that fishing in pairs or groups could improve safety and make it easier to respond to emergencies.

He also reminded fishermen that the Anloga District Assembly’s by-laws prohibit fishing alone and called on them to comply with the regulations to prevent similar incidents.

Jumpah appealed to fishermen to prioritise their safety and support one another while at sea, saying the incident underscored the dangers associated with fishing alone.

Source: GNA