By Muyid Deen Suleman, GNA
Kumasi Nov. 9, GNA – The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) Police have launched investigations into the circumstance surrounding the death of Mr. David Osei Agyapong, a third-year student, in the university’s swimming pool.Â
Mr Agyapong, described by the university authorities as an experienced swimmer and a frequent user of the facility, tragically, passed away following an accident at the university’s swimming pool in the evening of Saturday November 07, 2026, during a routine recreational swim.
A press statement by the university said the deceased reportedly dove into the water from one of the high-diving boards but failed to resurface, immediately prompting the pool attendants.
The statement noted that, the pool attendants acted swiftly, retrieving him from the water within minutes and rushed him to the KNUST Hospital for urgent medical attention.
Tragically, all attempts to resuscitate him proved unsuccessful.
The university management described the deceased as “an experienced swimmer, a frequent user of the facility, and an active member of the KNUST basketball team”.
The statement said the KNUST Police have launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident, and his family had been duly notified.
His body has been deposited at the School of Medical Sciences (SMS) morgue, where an autopsy will be conducted to determine the exact cause of death.
The university administration has extended its heartfelt condolences to his bereaved family, friends, teammates, and academic colleagues.
The statement also appealed to the public to respect the privacy of the grieving family and to refrain from speculating or disseminating unverified information while official investigations and medical examinations are underway.
GNA
Edited by Kwabia Owusu-Mensah/Linda Asante Agyei