Seven Ghanaian Fishermen who reportedly went missing at sea for 11 days have been found alive
The crew of seven men who went fishing along the coast of Axim on the 9th of October, 2026 went adrift and didn’t make a return as expected. After an official report was made on the 18th of October, the Western regional marine command center embarked on a rescue mission.
After three consecutive days of extended search by the rescue party with the help of some local fishermen, all seven men were rescued in the late hours of 21st October.
The seven men, named as: Kofi Emmanuel, 32; Kwabena Akyem, 40; Kofi Aboagye, 36; Kwamena Nkunim, 29; Uncle Amoah, 45; Agya Badu, 42 and Doboa, 35, have been identified as the crew of the missing canoe, ‘Second Chance ’, and were found whole and healthy.
According to reports from the Harbour Authorities, the seven men left Sekondi/Ngyeresia and were heading to Axim when they suffered engine failure and drifted eastward.
The Ghana Navy, Marine Police and Fishery Commission have begun collaborating to advocate for the fisherfolk to have protective clothing and life jackets during their activities. The crew has currently been transferred to the Aflao Ghana Navy Vessel.
SOURCE: Coverghana.com.gh
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