Apam: Residents in tears as drowned teenagers are buried

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A joint burial service has been held for the thirteen teenagers who drowned when they went swimming in the sea at Apam in the Central Region.

It was a moment of sadness and uncontrollable tears from family members present to observe the solemn exercise.

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The perished souls were laid to rest after a joint burial service organized in the community by local authorities.

The deceased aged between 12 and 17 lost their lives on Sunday, March 7, 2021, throwing the Apam town into a state of shock and mourning.President Akufo-Addo has already donated an amount of GHC36,000 to the bereaved families.

This was done when the President commiserated with the bereaved families through the Minister for fisheries.

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