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University of Cape Coast graduate drowns

The body of the deceased, Mr Eric Nii Anan Akpor, has been deposited at the Dixcove Government Hospital for autopsy.
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A 27-year-old graduate of the University of Cape Coast rendering his National Service at a school in the Ahanta West District of the Western Region got drown in the sea on Thursday, January 14.

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The District Police Commander, Deputy Superintendent of Police Samuel Osei, confirmed the incident to the media.

He said the deceased, who was a National Service Person at the Atwea Junior High School, went to swim at Green Tattle Beach at Akwadae, but was swept away by the high tidal waves.

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He said Mr Akpor died soon after he was rescued and brought ashore.

Police investigations are underway, he added.

Source: GNA

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