Teenage boy drowns in Sinocalan River

By August 12, 2012News, Peace and Order

MANAOAG–Sixteen-year old Jayson Perdido drowned on August 8 at about 4:50 p.m. at the Sinocalan River here after he was carried by strong currents.

The police immediately responded to the reported drowning incident but rescue efforts proved futile. Search operations are continuing for the recovery of the body.

Perdido, an out-of-school youth residing in Barangay Inamotan, was on his way home with two companions when they crossed the dike at the riverbank.

The victim fell and one of his companions tried to pull him back up to the cemented ramp but lost his grip.

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