A newborn baby girl was found lifeless by residents after drowning in Tual River, Kiamba, Sarangani Province yesterday afternoon early.
Residents discovered the infant submerged in water around 1:30 p.m. on August 13, according to information received by Brigada personnel.
The discovery happened at Purok San Francisco in Barangay Poblacion, where residents immediately reported the incident to authorities for assistance.
Authorities have yet to identify the baby’s mother, while investigators continue determining how the newborn reached the river area there.
Investigators are examining the circumstances surrounding the baby’s death and checking possible witnesses who may provide crucial information about it.
Police authorities are gathering details from residents who discovered the infant and individuals who were present nearby during that time.
Authorities are also checking the surrounding area for evidence that could help establish what happened before the baby’s discovery there.
Investigators have not released any final conclusion regarding the incident as they continue verifying information and examining available evidence today.
Authorities are working to identify the newborn and determine the circumstances that led to the infant’s presence inside the river.
Officials are seeking information that could help identify individuals who may have knowledge about the incident and its circumstances there.
The investigation remains ongoing as authorities continue gathering evidence and coordinating with concerned agencies regarding the newborn’s death in Kiamba.
Authorities urged anyone with relevant information about the incident to coordinate with investigators to clarify circumstances surrounding the baby’s death.
Source: MJ Fernandez, Brigada News FM Gensan
