In a heartbreaking incident that unfolded on Saturday, August 12, four individuals tragically lost their lives in a boat capsize at Golinga Dam in the Tolon District.
The victims were returning from their farm when the unfortunate accident occurred.
Natogmah Zakariah, the Assemblyman for Golinga Electoral Area, confirmed the incident, revealing that seven people were on board the canoe at the time of the incident.
"Seven of them went to the farm and after they were done with their harvesting and returning, the accident happened and four drowned," Zakariah revealed.
While three individuals managed to swim to safety, the search is still on for the fourth person. A traditional search party has been dispatched to the community to aid in the ongoing search efforts.
The Golinga Irrigation Dam is situated between two communities, serving as a vital resource for local activities.