Personnel of Coast Guard Station (CGS) Batanes successfully retrieved the lifeless body of the drowned victim at the vicinity waters off Brgy. Disbayangan, Mahatao, Batanes last Monday, June 11.

Information gathered from PO3 John Bala PNP in Basco, Batanes who reported at CGS Batanes disclosed that there was a drowning incident at the abovementioned barangay.

Immediately, CGS Batanes proceeded to the said area and conducted search and rescue operations. About 4PM, the team successfully recovered the body of Mr. Louis Estamo, a 16 year old resident of Olongapo, Zambales.

Investigation revealed from Mr. Douglas Estamo, a 51 year old uncle of the victim and resident of Biga, Cavite said that they went on a swimming venture together with Mr. Rabin Estamo, a 16 year old cousin of the victim. While swimming, they were battered by big waves that dragged them into the deeper portion of the sea which cause him to drown.

The victim’s body was turned over to Basco General Hospital for proper disposition.