Old man drowns after falling into Quezon river
LUCENA CITY — A 71-year-old fisherman drowned after falling into a river in the town of Tagkawayan, Quezon, on Sunday evening, Nov. 1, police said.
The victim, who was allegedly under the influence of alcohol, was walking along Aloneros Bridge in Barangay Cabugwang at around 6:30 p.m. when he accidentally fell into the river, according to a report from the Quezon police on Monday.
Residents recovered his body after nearly two hours of search and rescue operations.
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Police said the victim’s remains would undergo a post-mortem examination to help determine the cause of death.
For now, police recorded his death as a “drowning incident.” /mcm
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