Mystery surrounds drowning of 13-year-old teenager in a stream in Iloilo City; head injury noted
• A 13-year-old boy's body was recovered from a stream in Jaro District, Iloilo City, on Tuesday, July 22, bearing a head injury, after he went missing following a swim
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• Video footage shows the victim alive and swimming with friends last Sunday, but he failed to return home after staying behind
• Police are conducting an ongoing investigation to determine the exact cause of the boy's death and how the head injury was sustained
• The incident serves as a grim reminder of the dangers of swimming in unsupervised natural bodies of water, prompting renewed warnings from authorities
A 13-year-old boy, who went for a swim in a local stream, was tragically found dead with a head injury in Jaro District, Iloilo City.
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His body was discovered on Tuesday, July 22, after he failed to return home following a recreational outing with friends.
According to a report by GMA Regional TV's Balitanghali on Wednesday, the victim had been enjoying a swim with companions last Sunday.
Video footage from that day reportedly shows the teenager alive and seemingly having fun in the water with his friends.
However, after his companions left, the boy remained behind and subsequently did not make it back home, prompting concern from his family.
The search for the missing teenager concluded tragically on Tuesday when his lifeless body was recovered from the stream.
Authorities noted the presence of a head injury on the deceased, which is now part of the ongoing investigation.
The exact cause of death and how the head injury was sustained are key areas of focus for law enforcement.
The incident has cast a somber mood over the community in Jaro District, serving as a stark reminder of the potential dangers associated with swimming in unsupervised natural waterways.
Local police are conducting a thorough inquiry into the circúmstances surrounding the boy's drowning.
Investigators are expected to interview the friends who were with him, examine the site where he was last seen, and determine if any foul play was involved, or if the head injury was a result of the drowning incident itself.
Authorities consistently advise the public, especially parents and guardians, to exercise extreme caution and ensure proper supervision when children and teenagers engage in water activities, particularly in rivers, streams, or other natural bodies of water that may have unpredictable currents, hidden depths, or submerged hazards.
As the investigation continues, the family of the deceased awaits answers and proper closure regarding the untimely demise of their young loved one.
The police have yet to release further details as the probe progresses.
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 stories.
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