A 73-year-old farmer was found dead two days after he was reportedly swept away by a swollen river in Barangay Iprog, San Enrique, Iloilo.
The victim, identified only as “Noel,” was discovered lifeless around 9 a.m. Wednesday, June 25, in Taytay Alimono, Passi City, about two days after he went missing.
According to the initial investigation by the San Enrique Municipal Police Station, Noel may have slipped while crossing a bamboo bridge and fell into the river. The incident occurred Monday, June 23, during heavy rainfall that caused the river to swell.
The police believe the strong current carried the victim downstream, eventually leading to the recovery of his body in a neighboring city.
Authorities have not reported any foul play in the incident and consider it a case of accidental drowning due to hazardous weather and river conditions.
Residents in the area were reminded to avoid crossing rivers or makeshift bridges during inclement weather.
