Audio By Carbonatix
Residents of Alajo-Accra came together to rescue a young man who was drowning in a large drain after heavy rainfall caused severe flooding in the area today.
The quick response and teamwork of the community members ensured the man’s safety amidst the challenging conditions.
Per reports gathered, the man was attempting to cross the drainage when he accidentally slipped and fell into the rushing floodwaters.

Due to the intensity of the water, he struggled to stay afloat.
Some residents who saw the alarming sight quickly called for help.
Residents of Alajo-Accra teamed up to rescue a young man who was dr0wning in a large drain after today's heavy rainfall caused floods in the area. pic.twitter.com/d689PMnlOY
— EDHUB (@eddie_wrt) May 25, 2024
About three men jumped into the water in attempts to retrieve the drowning man.
Though it appeared futile initially, it took the efforts of other bystanders to eventually retrieve the man and the three others.
Latest Stories
-
Tiler in critical condition after alleged self-harm incident in Mankessim
7 minutes -
Couple held at gunpoint as armed men demolish mosque at Millennium City
10 minutes -
IndigoHomes’ Greenwich Park construction advances as founder & CEO embarks on site visit
10 minutes -
Sanitation crisis hits Nungua pre-school, enrollment drops to four
28 minutes -
Two killed, five injured in fatal crash at Third Ridge, Cape Coast
31 minutes -
Probe fires at state institutions; expose any sabotage — Asiedu Nketia
39 minutes -
Amelley Djosu: Dear comedians, the headliner should not be the weakest link
1 hour -
King to attend White House ceremony with Trump ahead of speech to Congress
1 hour -
“I had no childhood dreams” — Dr Adutwum reflects on humble beginnings and education journey
1 hour -
Volta Region receives 900 Laptops for rollout of One Million Coders ProgrammeÂ
1 hour -
Security agencies, assembly lead clean-up exercise in Winneba ahead of Aboakyer Festival
1 hour -
Dr Kojo Opoku Aidoo
1 hour -
Asiedu Nketia’s nationwide ‘Thank You’ tour hailed as boost for grassroots engagement and national unity
1 hour -
I was a victim of my own success – RNAQ blames wealth for marriage breakdown
1 hour -
Confront audit infractions with honesty—Accountant-General to public sector accountants
2 hours