19-year-old Oxford University student drowned during end-of-exams celebration 'trashing'.
Wesley Akum-Ojong, a 19-year-old Oxford University student, drowned on June 21 while celebrating the end of exams in a tradition called 'trashing.' An inquest determined the cause of death as accidental drowning, despite his family's concerns over blood found in his lungs. The incident has prompted Oxford University to review safety measures for students, as no similar drownings have occurred during these celebrations in the past 12 years.
October 31, 2024
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