Teenager trapped in river while searching for phone signal, rescue turns humorous

- A 16-year-old boy got trapped in a river in Maasin, Iloilo, while searching for a phone signal

- Rescuers, including police, firefighters, and local residents, quickly responded to the scene

- The situation took a surprising turn when a resident walked through the river to rescue the boy, revealing the water was shallow

- The rescue ended in laughter as the boy was safely escorted out of the river

A 16-year-old boy found himself trapped in the middle of a fast-flowing river in Maasin, Iloilo, after heavy rains.

He had been searching for a better phone signal and didn’t notice the rising waters until it was too late.

Emergency responders, including police, firefighters, and concerned residents, quickly arrived to help.

Onlookers gathered by the river, watching anxiously as the rescue happened.

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At first, rescuers tried lowering a rope and a life jacket for the boy, but he hesitated to grab them, fearing the strength of the current.

In an unexpected twist, a local resident decided to wade into the river to assess the situation.

To everyone’s surprise, the water turned out to be much shallower than anticipated.

The resident confidently walked through the river’s current, reaching the boy with ease.

What began as a tense situation quickly turned to laughter as the boy was safely escorted out, unscathed.

Watch the video of the report below:

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Source: KAMI.com.gh