Lalaking nagtangkang iligtas ang trabahador, patay nang siya naman ang maiwan sa hukay

- A man in Davao City died while trying to save a worker who lost consciousness inside a foul-smelling pit behind their home

- Family members were unable to rescue the man due to the overwhelming stench coming from the pit

- Authorities are investigating the source of the odor, which may be linked to buried dead pigs, according to the victim’s wife

- The pit was immediately filled in with soil after the incident to prevent further danger

A man tragically died while trying to rescue a worker who had lost consciousness inside a foul-smelling pit in Barangay Pangyan, Davao City.

According to a report by GMA Regional TV on "Balitanghali" Thursday, the victim’s wife shared that they had a pit dug at the back of their house to serve as a water storage facility for their piggery.

During the excavation, one of the workers reportedly passed out inside the pit, prompting calls for help.

The woman’s husband immediately went down the pit to assist. However, he was left alone inside and was unable to come back up.

Family members attempted to rescue him, but the unbearable stench from the pit forced them to back away.

When emergency responders arrived, they were able to retrieve the man's body—but he was already lifeless.

Other individuals who had also been affected by the fumes were reported to be in stable condition.

Authorities are still investigating the source and nature of the strong odor coming from the pit.

The victim’s wife later revealed that they had been burying dead pigs in their backyard, raising the possibility that the smell could be from decomposing animal remains.

Following the incident, the pit was immediately covered with soil to prevent further risk.

This tragic event serves as a grim reminder of the importance of safety precautions and proper waste disposal, especially in homes with livestock and backyard farming activities.

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, the Land Transportation Office has already taken action on the driver of the SUV that rammed people in NAIA Terminal 1. On their Facebook page, the agency said they put the driver's license on preventive suspension for 90 days while investigations are still ongoing. It can be recalled that the SUV suddenly accelerated, resulting in 2 casualties and a couple of people injured. An SCO has already been issued against the registered owner of the SUV and the driver involved in the tragic incident.

Additionally, the Overseas Filipino Worker, father of the 5-year-old girl victim in the NAIA Terminal 1 incident yesterday, has no longer proceeded to leave the country. In a report by GMA 7's 'Unang Balita,' he and other family members went to a Pasay funeral facility where the initial processing of the deceased victims was made. The OFW father of the girl victim personally took his daughter's remains and will be bringing them to Lipa City, Batangas.

Source: KAMI.com.gh