Body of seven-year-old Aeta girl recovered after river tragedy in Zambales

OLONGAPO CITY — The search for a seven-year-old Aeta girl who disappeared following a river incident in Botolan, Zambales has ended tragically with the recovery of her body.

The child went missing after the carabao-drawn cart she was traveling in with her father was swept away by powerful currents in the town's waterway. The incident left the family displaced and prompted an immediate search and rescue operation.

Personnel from the Philippine Coast Guard located and recovered the girl's remains on Thursday, authorities confirmed. The recovery marked the conclusion of a search effort that had mobilized local rescue teams in response to the river emergency.

The incident highlights the dangers posed by strong water currents during certain weather conditions in the region. Authorities have not yet released further details regarding the circumstances surrounding the incident or the status of her father.