Missing teen found dead in Cagayan de Oro river; family suspects foul play
- A 15-year-old boy who went missing on Wednesday was found dead in a river in Cagayan de Oro
- The victim last contacted his mother to say he was waiting for a motorcycle ride home
- His personal belongings, including his bag and wallet, were not recovered at the scene
- Police and the Philippine Coast Guard have launched separate investigations on the incident
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A family in Cagayan de Oro City is grieving the loss of a 15-year-old boy whose body was discovered floating in a river days after he went missing.
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The teen, who failed to return home on Wednesday, was found dead on Friday morning, prompting his relatives to express suspicion that foul play may have been involved.
According to a report by Cyril Chaves for GMA Regional TV One Mindanao, the victim had not come home since midweek.
Authorities were alerted after his remains were spotted in the water earlier in the day.
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His family said that he was last heard from on Wednesday afternoon when he called his mother.
The family shared that he told her he was waiting for a motorcycle ride home.
Police noted that some of the boy’s belongings were missing. Investigators said his mobile phone was not found with him.
They also confirmed that neither his bag nor his wallet was recovered in the area, raising questions about what may have happened before he ended up in the river.
Members of the Philippine Coast Guard reported receiving information on Wednesday night about a possible person who had fallen into the river.
A spokesperson said they immediately carried out search and retrieval operations in response to the report.
The Macasandig Bantay Dagat team located the boy’s remains on Friday morning during their patrol.
Authorities said the condition of the body indicated that he had been in the water for some time.
The Cagayan de Oro City Police Office has launched an investigation to determine the circumstances of the teen’s death.
Officers said they are gathering statements and evidence to clarify whether the incident was accidental or if a crime was committed.
In other news, authorities in Batangas have arrested a woman accused of using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to generate fake e-wallet payment confirmations. Investigators said she accumulated a bill of P33,000 in food and alcoholic drinks at a local restaurant by presenting fabricated proof of payment. Police noted that she placed her large orders during the establishment’s busiest hours, making it harder for staff to check the transactions right away. The suspect is now detained in Batangas City and is facing charges of estafa and violations of the Cybercrime Prevention Act.
Meanwhile, in San Fernando, Pampanga, police swiftly responded to a tense situation involving a man who held a female employee hostage at knifepoint. The suspect told authorities he believed he was being chased and used the employee as protection from his imagined pursuers. Although shaken, the victim chose not to pursue criminal charges, leading to the man’s release. Instead of facing prosecution, he will be referred to local social welfare services for the appropriate support and intervention.
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