Young Boy Passes Away After Drowning at Beach in Dagupan City
A young boy drowned at a beach in Dagupan City, Pangasinan after his mother accidentally loose grip to his hand.
A woman named Ruffa Figueroa did not expect that she will lose her 11-year-old son during their escapade in Dagupan City, Pangasinan. The young boy has been swept by the tide.
Figueroa and her family from Cuyapo, Nueva Ecija traveled all the way to Dagupan City, Pangasinan for family outing. The family decided to spend some time at the beach for relaxation.
Unfortunately, the water level suddenly increases and Ruffa accidentally lost her grip to her young son. The kid has been swept due to the strong water current.
“Naliligo sila hawak niya [Figueroa] yung anak niya, ‘yun… dahil siguro sa lakas ng current ng tubig ng dagat nabitawan niya yung anak niya at tinangay ng alon. Yung bata, lumubog agad,” PNP Maritine-Pangasinan investigator Police Corporal Irwin Albao said.
The police authorities launched search and retrieval operation to rcover the kid’s body. The rescuers eventually recovered the victim’s remains. Ruffa’s other family members nearly drowned due to sudden increase of water level.
“Kala po namin lahat kami mamamatay na kasi lahat na nga po maririnig mo na humihingi ng tulong. Saka may time na mapapaahon ako, makikita mo rin yung mga kasama ko talagang gumaganon na [itinataas ang kamay,” Alboa said.
The authorities advised the public to take precautionary measures for possible ‘rip current’, which is too dangerous for tourists visiting the beach. He also advised the beach management to hire a lifeguard.
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