Saturday, April 8, 2023

Miner drowns in Apayao river

CONNER, Apayao -- A 30-year-old miner was found dead after drowning here in Matalag River at Sitio Cubet Barangay Malama March 26, 2023, the regional police information office said.
    According to Conner Municipal Police Station, the victim with his family went for a picnic at the place.    
    While they were swimming, the victim went to the deep part of the river, then his family lost sight of him.
    His family immediately called for help from the barangay officials who also sought help from police, fire and disaster personnel.
    The responding team conducted a search and rescue operation and found the victim unconscious underwater.
    The victim was brought to Conner District Hospital by the responding personnel for medical treatment but declared dead on arrival by the attending physician.
 


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