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Body discovered washed ashore in Surigao del Sur amid search operation
A body was found on the coast of Tandag City, Surigao del Sur on Wednesday as rescuers continued search efforts for a teenager swept away by strong waves in a neighboring town. The discovery comes one day after a 14-year-old boy was caught in dangerous surf conditions off Tago.
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Authorities discovered an unidentified body washed ashore in Barangay Rosario, Tandag City at approximately 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The discovery occurred during an ongoing search operation launched after a 14-year-old boy was swept out to sea by powerful waves near the coastal town of Tago on Tuesday afternoon.
The body was retrieved from the shoreline as rescue teams continued combing the waters and coastline of the region. Authorities have not yet confirmed the identity of the deceased or whether it is connected to the missing teenager who disappeared the previous day.
The incident highlights the dangers posed by rough sea conditions along Surigao del Sur's coast. Local authorities are continuing their search and investigation efforts to determine the circumstances surrounding both the missing boy and the body discovered Wednesday.