A FISHERMAN who lost his young son in tragic circumstances two years ago has sadly died in a freak accident on a trawler off the southwest coast of Ireland.
Moses Odonkor, who was originally from Ghana, suffered fatal injuries on a trawler off the coast of Cork on Tuesday morning.
His crew mates tried to revive him, but sadly were unsuccessful in their attempts.
The authorities were contacted and the ‘Boy Jason’ trawler made for shore arriving in Castletownbere, Co Cork, on Wednesday morning.
A post-mortem examination is due to be carried out at Cork University Hospital.
The coroner has been informed and an inquest will be heard in due course.
The vessel was fishing for prawns on the Porcupine Bank, west of the Blasket Islands, when the accident occurred.
It is understood the 53-year-old suffered a blow to the head in the course of his work.
The death is being treated as a tragic accident.
The Marine Casualty Investigation Unit, the Marine Survey Office and the Health and Safety Authority have all been informed.
Lost At Sea charity chairman, Niall Duffy, said that Mr Odonkor, who was an experienced fisherman, was well thought of by his peers and the general community.
He said: “On behalf of the fishing community, I want to extend our sympathies to the family and his fellow crew mates on the tragic loss of a respected and well-liked crew man.”
Mr Odonkor was predeceased by his son Joshua.
He is survived by his wife, Philomena, and their son, Emmanuel.
TRAGIC DEATH
Moses’ late son Joshua died on January 25, 2023.
It is understood the toddler choked on a grape at the family home.
Emergency services rushed to the scene but were unable to resuscitate the youngster.
Joshua was later laid to rest in St Patrick’s cemetery in Coronea, Skibbereen, following prayers at a funeral home.
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