Two young brothers drown in Ilocos Norte creek after rain bathing

• Two siblings, aged seven and nine drowned in a creek in Badoc, Ilocos Norte on Saturday
• According to the report of TV Patrol of ABS-CBN, the two young boys decided to bathe in the rain
• Thereafter, they went to a nearby farm to get some watermelon
• However, when afternoon came, the mother of the two boys started to worry as to their whereabouts and decided to look for them

Tragedy struck in Badoc, Ilocos Norte on Saturday, as two young siblings, aged seven and nine, drowned in a nearby creek. The heartbreaking incident was reported by TV Patrol of ABS-CBN.

According to initial information, the two boys had gone out to bathe in the rain that day, enjoying the downpour like many children their age. Afterward, they headed to a nearby farm, hoping to pick some watermelon.

However, as the afternoon passed and the children failed to return home, their mother began to worry. Concerned for their safety, she set out to look for them.

Her search led to a devastating discovery. The two boys were found lifeless in a nearby creek, having apparently drowned after their brief adventure.

Authorities have yet to release additional details regarding the circumstances that led to their drowning, including how they may have slipped into the water or whether the current was too strong for them to escape.

The community is mourning the loss of the two children, and neighbors have extended their condolences and support to the grieving family.

This incident serves as a painful reminder of the dangers that natural bodies of water can pose to young children, especially during or after rain when currents may be unpredictable.

Local officials urge parents to closely monitor children during such weather conditions and remind them to avoid playing near creeks or rivers without supervision.

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.

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Source: KAMI.com.gh