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Two young sisters drown in Lucena City river
Two girls, aged 8 and 7, lost their lives while swimming in a river in Lucena City on August 20. The tragic incident was reported to authorities the following day.
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LUCENA CITY — A drowning tragedy claimed the lives of two young sisters in this Quezon province city, police said Friday. The victims, identified as 8-year-old Aila and her 7-year-old sister Zai, both from Barangay Ilayang Dupay, drowned while swimming in a local river on August 20.
According to Quezon police, the girls had obtained permission from their parents before heading to the river for a swim. Circumstances surrounding the actual drowning remain under investigation as authorities gather details on what led to the fatal incident.
The case has been added to police records in the city as investigators continue to determine the exact sequence of events. Family members have been notified of the tragedy. The incident underscores ongoing concerns about water safety and child supervision in recreational areas across the region.