Missing 3-year-old boy found dead beside a river in Bataan

• The body of a 3-year-old boy was found on Friday along the riverbank in Barangay Maligaya, Dalupihan, Bataan
• The child was swept away by strong river currents last Tuesday
• His body was discovered two barangays away from where he went missing in Barangay Tubo-Tubo
• The boy’s mother believes he may have followed his sibling, who was swimming in the river

The body of a 3-year-old boy was found on Friday along the riverbank in Barangay Maligaya, Dalupihan, Bataan, after being swept away by strong river currents last Tuesday.

According to Oscar Oida’s report on GMA News “24 Oras,” the boy’s body was found two barangays away from Barangay Tubo-Tubo, where he had gone missing.

The child’s mother suspects that he may have followed his sibling, who had gone swimming in the nearby river.

The boy was immediately laid to rest.

When a drowning incident occurs, authorities follow a standard procedure to investigate the case.

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First, they secure the scene to make sure it is safe and to preserve any possible evidence.

Then, they gather information by interviewing witnesses, family members, or anyone who last saw the victim.

Investigators also look into the timeline of events, including what the victim was doing before the drowning happened.

If the drowning took place in a public area like a river or beach, authorities may check if warning signs or lifeguards were present.

Medical examiners are called to confirm the cause of death through an autopsy.

In some cases, especially if foul play is suspected, authorities dig deeper to rule out other possibilities like negligence, intoxication, or intent.

The goal of the investigation is to determine whether the drowning was accidental or if there is reason to file charges or take further legal action.

Watch the report in the video below:

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Source: KAMI.com.gh