Dramatic rope rescue saves man from raging floodwaters in Ilocos Sur
• A man was rescued by residents in Sta. Cruz, Ilocos Sur, after being swept away by strong floodwaters
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• The flooding was caused by relentless rainfall that turned a rice field into a fast-flowing river
• The community used a rope to successfully pull the man to safety, an act of heroism captured on video
• The heavy rains also caused a plaza wall to collapse in Sta. Lucia and a tornado to damage 44 homes in Sta. Maria
A man's life was saved in a dramatic rescue operation as he was swept away by powerful floodwaters in Sta. Cruz, Ilocos Sur.
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Heavy rainfall had caused a nearby river to overflow its banks, transforming a vast rice field into a fast-flowing body of water.
The breathtaking rescue, captured on video, showed the quick-thinking and bravery of local residents who worked together to save their fellow townsman.
The incident occurred in Barangay Banay, where the man was seen struggling against the strong current in the submerged rice paddies.
The water, which had risen significantly, had created a dangerous and unpredictable river-like current, pulling the man further away from safety.
Footage of the event shows a group of local residents positioned along the edge of the field, some of them holding a long rope.
They skillfully tossed the rope toward the man, who was desperately trying to swim to the side. With a moment of perfect timing, the man was able to grab hold of the rope.
The bystanders then pulled him to safety, and a cheer of relief erupted from the crowd as he was successfully rescued.
The heavy rains that led to the severe flooding have caused widespread damage throughout the province of Ilocos Sur.
In Sta. Lucia, a few towns away from Sta. Cruz, a plaza wall near a mountain collapsed on Monday morning.
Fortunately, there were no reported injuries from the incident. Meanwhile, in Sta. Maria, a separate cellular phone video captured the powerful winds of a tornado that struck the area, leaving a trail of destruction.
According to reports from local disaster management officials, the tornado damaged at least 44 homes, displacing several families.
Authorities have identified the prevailing weather system, a monsoon intensified by a low-pressure area, as the cause of the relentless rainfall and subsequent flooding and other weather-related incidents.
Local government units are now on high alert, urging residents to remain vigilant and to cooperate with evacuation efforts, particularly in low-lying and mountainous areas.
The Sta. Cruz rescue serves as a powerful testament to the Filipino spirit of community and resilience in the face of natural calamities.
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 for all of the ordinary people in the country as today.
In other news, DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon expressed dismay over the worsening problem of corruption in flood control projects. He said that a new anomaly surfaces every day, describing the situation as "unthinkable" and "severe." Dizon emphasized that the investigation is still in its first phase of accountability. He assured that President Marcos is serious about holding those involved in corruption accountable.
Still in other news, two men were arrested in an entrapment operation in Sampaloc, Manila, over the “Hirap o Sarap” scheme. The suspects posed as members of a group recruiting women, who were either burned with cigarettes or s3xually exploited. Police set up the operation after victims reported the scheme, leading to the suspects’ arrest, News 5 reported. Authorities are investigating if the duo is part of a larger network targeting vulnerable women.
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