Nigerian Navy Rescue 2 Teenagers From Drowning In Bayelsa

Personnel of the Nigerian Navy Forward Operating Base (FOB) FORMOSO have rescued two teenagers from a boat mishap in Egweama community in Brass local government area of Bayelsa State.

A statement by the Naval Spokesman Navy Captain Abiodun Folorunsho said the incident occurred on 28 July 2026 when the two boys, both aged 16, encountered difficulties while returning from a routine trip within the community waterways after their wooden boat capsized due to adverse water conditions.

He said the teenagers were subsequently stranded and at risk of drowning however, on sighting the distressed victims, personnel of FOB FORMOSO responded swiftly and successfully rescued the two teenagers, evacuating them to safety.

He said the rescued boys were thereafter provided with the necessary assistance and medical attention to ascertain their condition before reuniting them their families.