Two missing boys found dead after being swept away by river in Rizal

Two missing boys found dead after being swept away by river in Rizal

  • Two boys swept away by strong currents in Morong, Rizal, were found dead after days of search
  • The incident happened on July 19 but was only reported the next morning by one of the boys’ siblings
  • Rescuers recovered the victims’ bodies on July 21 and 22 despite ongoing heavy rains
  • Grieving parents shared emotional tributes on social media, expressing deep sorrow and love

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Two young boys who went missing on Saturday, July 19, were found lifeless after being swept away by strong river currents in Barangay Bombongan, Morong, Rizal

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Photo: ABS-CBN
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The Rizal Police Provincial Office identified the victims as 12-year-old Gene Heinrich Dacumos and 10-year-old Ruben Cioseph Giray Cubilla, both residents of Binangonan, Rizal.

According to the Morong Municipal Police Station, the incident happened on Saturday but was only reported to them the following morning, July 20.

Initial investigation revealed that the two boys were last seen near a bridge in the area, accompanied by Gene's younger sibling, who witnessed the tragic moment when the current pulled them into the river.

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“He admitted he became afraid and did not immediately inform his parents or alert the authorities. He only reported the incident on Sunday morning,” police said.

The Morong MPS quickly coordinated with the MDRRMO, BPSO personnel, and volunteer responders for a search and rescue operation.

Despite heavy rains, the body of Dacumos was recovered on Monday, July 21, near the Tanay Dik& by rescuers from Barangay San Isidro, Tanay, in coordination with the Coast Guard, PNP Tanay, and Tanay MDRRMO. Cubilla’s remains were found the next day.

Photo: Manila Bulletin
Photo: Manila Bulletin
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Through social media, the victims’ mothers expressed their heartbreak.

“Palagi kang mananatili sa aking puso… Hindi kita malilimutan, mahal na mahal ka ni mama,” wrote Dacumos’ mother.
“Sana kung may susunod na buhay man, ikaw pa rin ang magiging anak ko,” Cubilla’s mom said.

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