Baguio siblings 2 others drown

SAN FERNANDO CITY, La Union – A six-year old girl from Baguio City and her 11-year old brother, drowned while they were swimming along the seashore in Barangay Pagdaraoan here afternoon of July 15.

Two teenagers aged 14 and 12, also drowned at the nearby seashores of Barangay Catbangen on the same day.

Rescuers identified the girl as Felly Rose Berto, 6, a resident of New Lucban, Baguio City, while her brother was identified as Ritch Mel Berto, 11.

The teenagers were identified as Sonny Boy Lebid, 14, and Jayson Punzalan, 12, both resident of Catbangen.

The girl and her brother were reportedly playing along the seashore accompanied by a family member when suddenly a big wave swept them away.

Rescuers said the strong current carried them to a deep portion of the sea. They were missing for several hours before they were found dead.