Lalaki at alagang aso, patay nang makuryente habang natutulog dahil sa pagtaas ng tubig

- A 29-year-old man and his pet dog died after they were el&ectrocuted when the water from the river rose

- According to the report of GMA News, both were sleeping when the incident happened and according to the mother of the victim, the extension was plugged, and was reached by the water

- It was the sibling of the victim who discovered the body of the victim and his dog, and they tried to bring him to the hospital but was declared dead on arrival

- The mother of the victim is now appealing for help or any response that would address their problem whenever the water from the river would rise due to high tide

A tragic incident claimed the lives of a 29-year-old man and his beloved pet dog after they were el&ctrocuted when rising river water reached a live extension cord.

The accident occurred while both were asleep in their home, according to a report from GMA News.

The victim’s mother shared that an extension cord had been left plugged in, and when water from the nearby river rose—reportedly due to high tide—it made contact with the cord, leading to a fatal electric shock.

The victim and his dog were unable to escape in time.

It was the man’s sibling who made the heartbreaking discovery.

Upon seeing the lifeless bodies, they immediately attempted to rush the victim to a nearby hospital, but he was declared dead on arrival.

The family, now in mourning, is also facing the difficult reality of the dangers posed by their location.

The victim’s mother is calling on local authorities and concerned agencies to provide assistance or implement measures to address the recurring problem of water from the river rising and reaching their home.

This incident highlights the ongoing risks for residents living near flood-prone areas, especially those without proper infrastructure or flood control measures.

The grieving family hopes that their loss will not be in vain and that it will urge local officials to act before another tragedy strikes.

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, this could also happen to ordinary people, making them very relatable.

In other news, a 67-year-old tricycle driver was shot dead by two unidentified suspects while transporting a passenger in Umingan, Pangasinan. The shooting occurred around 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday in Barangay Lubong; the suspects fled on a motorcycle. The victim sustained three gunshot wounds to the chest and was declared dead on arrival at the hospital, while the passenger was unharmed. Police are still investigating, with motives such as a land dispute or revenge being considered.

Still in other news, a police officer was tragically killed in an ambush in Isulan, Sultan Kudarat, early Tuesday morning. Police Executive Master Sergeant Geoffrey Angub succumbed to gunshot wounds. A quick and extensive hot pursuit operation led to the apprehension of the two suspects, a father and son, who were found hiding in Polomolok, South Cotabato. Isulan Police Chief Police Lieutenant Colonel Julius Malcontento stated that initial investigations and witness testimonies point to a personal grudge as the motive behind the killing.

Source: KAMI.com.gh