Atwima Koforidua in the Ashanti Region was plunged into a state of mourning as sympathisers gathered for the final funeral rites of Helena Yasan and her two daughters, who tragically lost their lives when their car submerged into the Owabi River.
Emmanuel Yasan, Helena’s husband, was overwhelmed with grief as he said his final goodbye to his family.
In a video that has gone viral on social media, on November 17, 2024, Emmanuel, surrounded by friends and family, was seen shedding tears profusely. 
Several mourners at the funeral were visibly heartbroken, with one person openly weeping in the crowd.
The victims were laid to rest amidst prayers and intense grief.
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.
To him, the painful moment when his family was finally pulled lifeless from the water remains etched in his memory.
According to reports, the rescue efforts were delayed due to high water levels, and traditional rites had to be performed before the vehicle could be retrieved.
