A forty-seven-year-old man was found lifeless inside a culvert in Purok Tuburan, Barangay Oringao, Kabankalan City.
Residents discovered the body around eight o’clock in the morning on February twenty-seven, alarming nearby households immediately.
Authorities identified the victim as Roland Damaso, a resident of Purok Bakyas within the same barangay.
Police investigators said witnesses last saw Damaso at a local store drinking alcoholic beverages hours before.
According to initial findings, he left the area alone and attempted to walk home afterward.
Investigators believe Damaso struggled to control his intoxication while navigating the dimly lit roadside pathway.
Witness accounts indicated he walked in a zigzag manner shortly before the tragic incident occurred.
Police said he accidentally fell into a roadside culvert and sustained an injury to his mouth.
Responders declared him dead upon assessment, noting no immediate signs of violence at the scene.
Authorities conducted standard procedures to rule out foul play or possible third-party involvement.
Family members expressed belief that no criminal act contributed to Damaso’s untimely death.
Police reminded the public to drink responsibly and avoid walking alone while heavily intoxicated.
They emphasized that excessive alcohol consumption significantly increases risks of accidents and fatal injuries.
