7-anyos na bata, nahulog sa Dario River habang nagpapalipad ng saranggola
- A 7-year-old boy, remains missing after reportedly slipping into the Dario River in Quezon City while flying a kite on Monday evening
- Throughout the night, members of the Philippine Coast Guard, local rescuers, and the child's relatives searched the river but were unable to find him
- According to his mother, the young boy had just arrived home from school before he went outside again despite the rainy weather
- Search operations were temporarily suspended before dawn and are set to continue as authorities coordinate with nearby barangays
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A 7-year-old boy remains missing after he reportedly fell into the Dario River in Barangay Bahay Toro, Quezon City, while flying a kite on Monday evening. The latest update was reported by GMA News' Unang Balita, where rescue teams confirmed that the search operation continued throughout the night.
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The 7-year-old allegedly slipped while trying to retrieve the string of his kite near the river. According to children who witnessed the incident, he managed to hold onto a small tree for a while before being swept away by the current.
Members of the Philippine Coast Guard, the Quezon City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office, barangay personnel, and the child's relatives searched the river for several hours. Two Coast Guard personnel even entered the water with the boy's father and other family members to search the area up to the Dario Bridge along EDSA.
Despite their efforts, the search team was unable to locate the child. They continued working despite the darkness and the piles of garbage found in some parts of the river.
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Rescuers also conducted a surface search along the San Francisco del Monte River near Barangays Masambong and Damayan, which is connected to the Dario River. The boy's parents also went to the area, hoping for any sign of their son.
His mother recalled seeing him shortly after he arrived home from school.
"Pagliko ko diyan sa may kanto namin, nakita ko pa anak ko. Sabi ko, 'Jo, halika na. Uwi na tayo.' Umaambon. Akala ko sumunod."
She later learned from neighbors that her son had fallen into the river.
"Maya-maya may sumigaw na na anak ko nga raw nalaglag sa ilog. Tumakbo na ako."
Barangay officials said part of the river's riprap had been damaged by a typhoon last year. They shared that they had already requested repairs from the local government and the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority.
Authorities also reminded residents to remain extra cautious during the rainy season because water levels in the river can quickly rise.
Joven is the youngest among four siblings. His mother made an emotional appeal to the public as the family continues to hope for his safe recovery.
"Sana po tulungan niyo po akong magdasal. Tulungan niyo po ako mahanap yung anak ko... Pag-pray niyo na lang po kami ng pamilya ko tsaka yung anak ko makita na po."
According to the report, the Philippine Coast Guard temporarily suspended the search at around 4:30 a.m. but planned to resume operations later in the morning. Barangay officials have also coordinated with nearby communities and are asking anyone with information about Joven's whereabouts to immediately report it to the authorities.
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