A horrific incident has occurred in Anyaaso, Bosome Freho District, Ashanti Region, where a man in his late 30s has drowned in an abandoned galamsey pit.
The incident is believed to have happened four days ago, with the body discovered in a decomposed state, partially submerged in mud.
The discovery has sent shockwaves through the community, leaving residents and commuters in fear and distress.
Many are calling on authorities to take immediate action to secure abandoned mining sites, which have become death traps across various parts of the region.
This incident highlights the growing concerns about the dangers posed by unregulated mining activities in Ghana. Abandoned galamsey pits have become a major hazard, claiming lives and causing environmental damage.
In recent years, several incidents have been reported in the Ashanti Region, including a similar incident in Brofoyedu, near Asiwa, where a 24-year-old man drowned in an abandoned pit in 2022.
Residents are urging authorities to swiftly respond to the situation, retrieve the body, and investigate the circumstances surrounding the drowning.
The community demands action to prevent such incidents in the future and ensure that abandoned mining sites are safely secured.
