Boxing Day tragedy: How fun seekers perished on Lagos beach — LASEMA
•G overnment seals Wonderland after woman electrocuted TWO fun seekers drowned while trying to rescue another person from being swept away by the high current at Baracuda Beach, Abraham Adesanya, Ajah area of Lagos State, on Monday. The victims were among the fun seekers who flocked the beach for Boxing Day celebrations. The Permanent Secretary of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, LASEMA, Dr. Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, confirmed the sad incident. According to Oke-Osanyintolu: "The Agency responded to distress calls concerning an incident at the Baracuda Beach. "On arrival at the scene of the incident, it was reported that two beachgoers had drowned. "Further investigation revealed that two adult males died while attempting to rescue a third adult male." "The lifeguard stationed at the beach reported that the victims had ventured beyond the red line. Solo rescue is prohibited beyond these limits; which is why he was unable to attempt it. "Sear...