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Body of 9-year-old boy recovered after Pampanga river tragedy
Rescuers have recovered the body of a Grade 2 student who went missing three days earlier after being swept away by strong currents in Guagua town. The boy slipped from a concrete slope protection along a river while accompanying an unidentified companion.
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CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga — Authorities in Pampanga province recovered the body of a 9-year-old boy on August 31, three days after he was swept away by powerful river currents in Guagua town.
The Grade 2 student lost his footing on August 29 while traversing a concrete slope protection structure along a river in Barangay San Jose, Guagua. He was accompanying an unidentified person at the time of the incident.
The recovery operation marked the conclusion of a three-day search effort by rescue teams responding to the drowning incident. The boy's family has been notified of the recovery, bringing a tragic end to hopes for his safe return.
The incident underscores ongoing safety concerns during the rainy season in the region, when swollen rivers and strong currents pose significant hazards to residents. Local authorities continue to urge residents to exercise caution near waterways during periods of heavy rainfall.