The Daily Manila Shimbun

 

Japanese drowns in Puerto Galera: police

April 29, 2019



A Japanese drowned in Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro Sunday afternoon, police said Monday. 

According to Mimaropa regional intelligence officer Police Lieutenant Colonel Socrates Faltado, the Japanese drowned around 3:40 pm in Barangay Sabang. 

Investigation revealed that the victim and his compatriot went shallow diving but he panicked and drowned. 

He was brought to Puerto Galera Hospital but was declared dead on arrival. Cristina Eloisa Baclig/DMS