Man rescued from drainage in Cebu City after searching for coins

• A 39-year-old man was rescued after getting trapped in a drainage system in Cebu City while searching for coins
• Rescuers forcibly removed the metal cover of the manhole to pull the man out; he was later brought to a hospital
• A witness heard banging and a voice from inside the manhole, prompting him to call for help
• The man reportedly crawled about 500 meters inside the drainage; social welfare authorities are now assessing his condition

A 39-year-old man was rescued after getting trapped inside a drainage system in Cebu City.

According to reports, the man had entered the underground hole in search of coins.

In a report by GMA Regional TV, also aired on Unang Balita on Wednesday, it was stated that rescuers were forced to remove the heavy metal cover of the manhole to free the man trapped inside.

After being pulled out, the man was immediately brought to the hospital for medical attention.

According to a witness, he heard banging sounds and a voice coming from the manhole.

“Nakarinig siya ng may pumupukpok sa bakal at narinig ang isang boses galing sa imburnal.”

Alarmed by the noise, the witness quickly alerted authorities.

The Cebu City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office confirmed that the man had entered the drainage through another hole and crawled approximately 500 meters from where he was eventually found.

“Pumasok sa isang butas ang lalaki upang maghanap ng barya. May layo itong na nasa 500 metro kung saan siya nakita,” the office said.

Authorities are now coordinating with the Department of Social Welfare and Services in Cebu City to conduct an assessment of the man's situation and well-being.

The unusual and risky attempt to find coins in such a dangerous environment has raised concerns online, with many calling for increased support and aid for vulnerable individuals.

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, the annual Wattah Wattah Festival in San Juan City was briefly disrupted by a confrontation between two youth groups, resulting in a broken bottle and an injury. Law enforcement quickly intervened to address the scuffle, providing first aid to the injured individual and launching an investigation, allowing the festival to largely proceed. San Juan City implemented specific "basaan zones," limited water dousing hours (7 AM - 2 PM), and enforced prohibitions against dirty water, high-pressure sprays, and dousing from vehicles to prevent issues. Despite the isolated incident, the majority of the Wattah Wattah Festival continued peacefully, with residents and visitors adhering to the rules and enjoying the traditional water dousing.

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Source: KAMI.com.gh