Atwima Koforidua in the Ashanti Region was filled with sorrow as the community gathered to mourn the tragic loss of Helena Yasan and her two daughters, who died when their car plunged into the Owabi River.
Helena’s husband, Emmanuel Yasan, was overcome with emotion as he said his final goodbyes to his beloved wife and children.
In a heartbreaking video shared on social media on November 17, 2024, Emmanuel was seen weeping uncontrollably, surrounded by family and friends offering their support.
Mourners at the service struggled to contain their grief, with some visibly sobbing in the crowd. The funeral was marked by prayers and profound sadness as the victims were laid to rest.
What Emmanuel initially said after losing his wife and kids
In an earlier video shared on Angel FM on October 30, 2024, Emmanuel recounted the devastating events of the fateful day he lost his family.
He explained that he had last seen his wife and children that morning before the tragedy struck.
“I called my wife, but she didn’t answer. I thought her phone was off because of the blackout the night before. When I went to the children’s school and didn’t find them there, I returned to the river where the car had fallen.
That’s when I realised it was her car,” Emmanuel recalled, his voice filled with emotions.
The image of his family being pulled lifeless from the water is something that will forever haunt him.
Reports indicate that the rescue operation was delayed because of the rising water levels, and traditional rituals had to be conducted before the vehicle could be recovered.
Watch the video below: