The nine pupils who met their sudden deaths on the Weija estuary when their boat capsized have been laid to rest on Sunday, May 14.

The unfortunate incident occurred on May 10 at Faana-Bortianor when nine schoolchildren were traveling and got drowned at Wiaboman.

Their bodies were laid at the Bortianor Palace Park for a final farewell from friends and family.

There has been a similar incident at Atiagagorme/Wayokope, on January 25, where 8 pupils drowned.

It is said that many schoolchildren living in island communities travel on the water long distances to school without life jackets.

Sompaonline.com/Nana Yaw Boamah