A six-year-old boy, Godfred Aboagye, has tragically lost his life after drowning in a water storage tank located in Walantu, a suburb of Kasoa.
The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has confirmed that the child fell into a tank filled with water within a compound house.
Despite prompt rescue efforts, he was found deceased.
According to the Central Regional Fire Service, a distress call was received on Monday, December 29, 2025, at 5:03 p.m., which led to the immediate deployment of a rescue team.
The team arrived at the location by 5:13 p.m., and the rescue operations were completed by 5:28 p.m. The child’s remains were subsequently handed over to the police for preservation and further investigation.
Initial investigations suggest that Godfred had been playing with a ball, which fell into the uncovered tank. In his attempt to retrieve it, he entered the tank and, unfortunately, drowned.
The Fire Service has issued a strong warning to parents and property owners to ensure that all water storage facilities, including tanks, wells, and pits, are securely covered, especially in homes with children, to avert similar tragedies.
