On Monday, three unidentified men drowned in a river near Abraham Adesanya’s Baracuda Beach in Ajah, Lagos State.
According to reports, two of the victims attempted to save another man who was drowning when they all became entangled in the water.
In a situation report, the Permanent Secretary of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, stated that the agency responded as soon as it received a call about the incident.
Oke-Osanyintolu stated, “On arrival at the scene of the incident, it was reported that two beachgoers had drowned. Further investigation revealed that two male adults died during a failed rescue attempt of a third male adult.
“The lifeguard stationed at the beach reported that the victims had ventured beyond the red line. Solo rescue is prohibited beyond these limits; which was why he was unable to attempt it.
“However, the agency’s response team and paramedics are on ground. Search and recovery operation is ongoing.”