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Zambales man missing after being swept away in river crossing
A 20-year-old resident of San Antonio, Zambales went missing Tuesday after strong currents swept him away while he was crossing a river. The Philippine Coast Guard has launched an investigation into the incident.
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Jasper Rosales, a resident of Sitio Dinuron in Barangay Burgos, San Antonio, disappeared while wading across the Pamatawan River on Tuesday, according to initial reports from the Philippine Coast Guard.
Rosales had entered the river to gather vegetables when he was caught by a strong current and swept away. The exact circumstances surrounding his disappearance remain under investigation by coastal authorities.
The Philippine Coast Guard has been coordinating search and rescue efforts in the area. Local officials are urging residents to exercise caution when crossing waterways, particularly during periods of high water flow.