VIDEO: Schoolgirl drowns on trip to visit boyfriend in Tomefa; GNFS retrieves body

Rescue officers from the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) on Monday night retrieved the lifeless body of a young schoolgirl, identified as Gloria Segoe, from a pool of water at Tomefa, located within the Ga South Municipality.

According to a brief statement from the GNFS on Facebook, the incident occurred on June 23, 2025. The operation to recover the body began at exactly 10:02 pm and concluded at 10:42 pm.

The circumstances surrounding the teenager’s death remain unclear, but according ro the GNFS post, she reportedly travelled to the area to visit her boyfriend prior to the tragic incident.

Her body has since been handed over to the police, who have launched an investigation to determine the cause and circumstances of her untimely death.

The GNFS did not provide further details on what led to the drowning, but assured the public of its continued commitment to emergency response and public safety.

The incident has left residents of Tomefa in shock and grief, with many calling for enhanced safety awareness and supervision, especially among young people who move across communities without adequate precautions.

The GNFS urged the public to be vigilant around water bodies and report suspected emergencies promptly, reiterating their dedication to swift and professional rescue operations across the country.