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One man rescued, search continues for missing companion in Tarlac River accident
A man was pulled from the swollen Tarlac River after attempting to cross during adverse weather conditions, but his companion remains unaccounted for. The survivor is receiving medical care while authorities search for the missing person.
LSN Philippines ·
TARLAC CITY — One person was rescued from the Tarlac River on Tuesday after a crossing attempt went wrong in poor weather, though his companion remains missing, Tarlac City Mayor Susan Yap confirmed to reporters.
Roy Mallari, who survived the raging waters, was retrieved before he could be swept away and was immediately transported to Tarlac Provincial Hospital for medical evaluation and treatment.
The incident underscores the dangers posed by swollen rivers during inclement weather. Authorities have not released details about the identity of the missing person or the circumstances that led the two men to attempt the crossing.
Search and rescue operations are ongoing as officials work to locate the missing individual. The mayor's office did not provide additional information about the timeline of the rescue or weather conditions at the time of the incident.