Body of nursing student found floating in Iligan City waters

• The body of a 24-year-old nursing student was found floating in the sea in Iligan City
• She was allegedly walking in the middle of the bridge, and suddenly disappeared
• The incident happened in Brgy. Maria Cristina in Iligan City
• She was identified as Chloe Suzannne Villaester

The lifeless body of a 24-year-old nursing student was discovered floating in the sea near Barangay Maria Cristina in Iligan City early Wednesday morning, July 11.

The victim was identified as Chloe Suzanne Villaester, a resident and student in the area. According to authorities, Villaester was last seen around 10:00 p.m. the night before, when she alighted from a motorcycle and began walking alone on a nearby bridge.

Moments later, she reportedly vanished without a trace.

At approximately 6:15 a.m. the following day, residents spotted her body floating roughly 150 meters away from the shoreline.

Authorities were immediately alerted, and the body was recovered from the water.

Based on the initial findings of the investigation, there were no signs of foul play or visible injuries on Villaester’s body.

Police noted that there were no indications of struggle or external wounds, and are now working to determine the exact circumstances surrounding her sudden disappearance and death.

The incident has left the local community in shock, especially Villaester’s family, friends, and fellow students, who are now mourning the unexpected loss of a young woman described as bright and kind-hearted.

Authorities have not yet ruled out any possibilities as investigations continue.

Meanwhile, they urge anyone who may have seen or known of Villaester’s movements that night to come forward to aid in clarifying the events that led to her tragic death.

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