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Two Teenagers Feared Dead In Rescue Attempt At South Beach

Wednesday, December 5th, 2007/ By Sidiki Trawally for FELMAUSA


 

 

 

 

 

There are reports that two unidentified teenagers are feared dead following their attempt to rescue a friend, Losene Konneh at South Beach in Monrovia Sunday.

 

The two boys reportedly went to the ocean front to have fun along with Losene, but when they saw Losene struggling as he was drowning, they jumped in to the water in an attempt to save him, but they too did not survive the mission.

 

The report has not been independently confirmed, but a senior brother to Losene, Faruk A. Konneh, a resident of Philadelphia has confirmed the loss of the two boys and his brotherbb.

 

He said the body of Losene has not been found. However, he disclosed that two bodies came on shore late Sunday and they were believed to be the two friends who went after Losene to rescue him.

 

In tears, Farok said he had already started making arrangement for Losene to join him in the US. "It's God's will," he said.

 

Meanwhile, the Konneh and the Dukuly families in Monrovia have announced the death of their son, brother, and nephew, Losene A. Konneh. On Sunday, December 2, 2007, Losene went along with some friends to swim in the sea. Since then he has been considered missing.

On Tuesday, it was reported by family sources from Monrovia, Liberia, that the family would decide to hold a funeral program if the body could not be found within the reasonable period of time. As of now, the boy has been declared dead and funeral prayers were held in keeping with Islamic tradition. Two other persons who went on a rescue mission for Losene are also feared dead.

Losene was born in 1993 in Nzerekore while his parents lived there as refugees as a result of the Liberian civil war. His parents hailed from Ganta, Nimba County.

For more details, please contact the following family members:

Farok A. Konneh, 646 201 3001
Nvasekie Konneh, 215 869 2463
Bangalie Konneh, 484 432 1143
Abdullah V. Konneh, 646 683 6341
Mayaba Konneh-Sherif, 404 839 2434
Dr. Solomane A. Konneh, 231 656 1243

 

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