The Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) community in the Kasoa West and Buduburam Districts is in deep mourning following the tragic death of Master Guide (M.G.) Enoch Abram, who lost his life while saving a child from drowning during a picnic.

The incident occurred on the afternoon of Sunday, January 4, 2026, at the popular Kokrobite Beach, where members of the Adventist Men’s Ministry (AMM) and various local districts had gathered for their annual fellowship and New Year celebrations.

According to witnesses, the festive atmosphere turned to terror when a group of children playing near the shoreline were suddenly caught in a powerful riptide.

Adom TV Central Regional Correspondent, Seth Ankomah Adjei, reported that without hesitation, M.G. Enoch Abram—a trained leader within the church’s youth and men's ministries—plunged into the volatile waters to intervene.

In what has been described as an act of "great courage and selflessness," Abram reached the children and successfully pulled one child to safety.

However, as he attempted to battle the receding waves to return to the shore, he was overwhelmed by the current and disappeared beneath the surface.

Pandemonium broke out on the beach as church members and local divers launched a frantic search.

The congregation reportedly gathered on the sand for a period of intense intercession.

“After 30–40 minutes after prayers, his body was retrieved from the water with a very weak pulse,” a church source revealed.

Despite the immediate efforts of bystanders and a swift dash to a nearby medical facility, the hero could not be revived. He was pronounced dead shortly after arrival at the hospital.

The District Communication Department of the church released a statement late Monday evening, confirming the loss of a man many described as a pillar of the Buduburam District congregation.

“May his soul rest in perfect peace,” the department stated, echoing the sentiments of hundreds of church members who have taken to social media to pay tribute to Abram’s bravery.

A member of the church, speaking to Adom News on condition of anonymity, described Enoch as a man who lived the principles he taught.

“In an act of great courage and selflessness, Enoch went into the water to save them. By God's grace, he successfully rescued one child but lost his own life in the process,” the member remarked.

The tragedy has reignited calls for improved lifeguard presence and safety signage at Kokrobite Beach, particularly during public holidays when crowds are at their peak.