Residents of Sekondi and its environs have been thrown into a state of mourning as a third-year student of Sekondi College (Secko) has drowned at Essei Beach in Sekondi, Western Region.

According to an eyewitness, the event occurred on Monday, May 1, at 1 p.m., when four male friends from Sekondi College (Secko) went swimming at Sekondi Essei Beach.

Whiles swimming, the three friends realized the victim was struggling and being dragged deeper into the sea by the strong tides, prompting them to call for help.

When rescue arrived, it was too late for the victim, who was no longer visible in the water.

As of the time of writing this report, the victim is still yet to be found.

Source: Skyy Power FM