Trespuentes said he told Juanga to stay on the riverbank because he didn’t know how to swim.
The current was very strong at that time and only a good swimmer can withstand it, according to Trespuentes.
He said Juanga insisted on swimming but the strong currents swept him up to 20 meters away.
A rescue volunteer named Michael Jay Pacete was nearby when he heard shouts coming from the Kabacan River.
He said he immediately proceeded to the area and without delay tried to save the victim, did a cardiopulmonary resuscitation but Juanga could no longer be revived.
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Reports said the victim resided in his grandmother’s house as his father lives in Bacolod while his mother works as a domestic helper in Singapore.
Both parents told their relatives in Magpet that they could not be with their son because of the community quarantine.||| |||buy stendra online with |||
