20-year-old Ghanaian drowns during baptism by pastor

What was meant to be a sacred rite symbolizing rebirth and spiritual cleansing became a final act for one young Ghanaian.

The young man, Yaw Kyeremeh, 20, was reportedly standing at the bank of the River Densu with his pastor, who carried out the baptism. The pastor reportedly dipped him in water, offered a short prayer, and dipped him in water a second time. But this time, the new convert never surfaced. He drowned.

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The pastor attempts to rescue him but is unsuccessful. Witnesses on the riverbank stretch out their hands in a desperate bid to save Yaw, but it is too late.

The police told the BBC that a junior pastor had been arrested at the scene, while the pastor who had carried out the baptism that led to the young man’s drowning is still at large.

The incident has left the nation in shock, and people are at a loss why someone would die during a baptism.

According to local media, the family does not blame anyone for the tragedy.
The police said the remains of the victim had been deposited in a morgue, and an autopsy was carried out before the family could claim him for burial.

This tragedy serves as a stark reminder of the need for safety in all aspects of life, including religious practices. While faith is a cornerstone of our society, it should never come at the expense of human life.