Lalake, nalunod sa gitna ng family outing sa Bagong Taon

- A family outing has turned into mourning after a 45-year old family member drowned at sea

- The victim was a person with disability (PWD)

- According to the account of his brother, as reported in GMA News, he said that he will be swimming together with his child and nephew

- About after an hour, the nephew returned and said that his uncle has drowned

A joyous family outing turned into a sad day after one of its family members drowned at sea.

According to the report of GMA News, 45-year-old Franklin of the Mamaril family, and who is also a person with disability (PWD), drowned at the Binmaley Beach in Pangasinan on Jan. 1, 2025.

The victim's brother, Eric, narrated to GMA that the victim told his relatives that he would be going swimming. He was with his son and nephews, however, he was carried away by strong waves.

Read also

Mangingisda, naputulan ng kamay matapos sumabog ang ginawang pampa-ingay sa bagong taon

“’Maliligo ako,’ sabi niya… kasama yung anak tapos tatlong pamangkin, pumunta sila, hinayaan ko lang. Mga isang oras, bumalik yung pamangkin namin. Ang sabi niya, ‘Tito, nalunod si Tito,’” he recounted.

The victim was brought to the hospital but was declared dead on arrival.

News, photos or videos that arouse the interest of netizens would often go viral on social media, due to the attention netizens give them. These viral posts appeal to the emotions of netizens, and in rare cases, such could also happen to ordinary people, making them very relatable.

In a previous report by KAMI, a man from Barangay Hindang, Julita, Leyte was found bloodied and lifeless in a grassy area. According to reports, the man had multiple stab wounds when he was found dead on the spot. Police authorities said the suspect was the man's cousin whom he had an arguement with. It was later discovered that the two were drinking, and the victim allegedly teased the suspect and even asked for a fight.

Read also

27-anyos sa Dagupan, nanganak pagpatak ng Bagong Taon

In another viral local report, a 6-year-old kid from Naga City, Cebu, died after being hit by an SUV. According to reports, the victim and its parents were on their way to San Fernando, Cebu, to ask for Christmas presents. However, they were struck by an SUV, killing the kid and injuring the parents. The SUV driver admitted he fell asleep because of exhaustion, he will be facing multiple complaints because of the incident.

Source: KAMI.com.gh