
Mackey Boy
Mackey Boy, also known as Bassa Boy, was a miner in his mid-30s who tragically drowned in an abandoned mining pit in Lofa County, Liberia. His death highlights the dangers faced by unlicensed miners, often referred to as 'gold boys,' who seek their fortune in hazardous conditions.
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Mackey Boy, also known as Bassa Boy, drowned in a mining pit in Lofa County.
Gold Mines Turn Unknown Miners’ Graveyards | NewsDaily Observer – leading Liberian newspaper, est. 1981·
Liberia· 2026-06-22







