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Flash flood in Zamboanga Sibugay kills student, four still missing
A high school student died and four classmates remain unaccounted for after a flash flood swept them away while swimming in a river in Zamboanga Sibugay on Thursday. One body has been recovered, according to police reports.
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One student identified as Dave was found dead following the incident in Roseller T. Lim municipality, Zamboanga Sibugay province, on September 24. The group had been swimming in the river when the flash flood occurred, catching them by surprise.
Four other high school students were swept away by the floodwaters and have not yet been located. Rescue operations were underway as of Saturday, when police released their initial report on the incident.
The tragedy underscores the dangers posed by flash floods in the region during the rainy season, particularly in areas near waterways where sudden rises in water level can occur with little warning. Authorities have not yet provided details on whether rescue and recovery efforts are continuing.