A man drowned in the waters near the shore at Purok Cordova, Brgy. Bocana, Ilog, Negros Occidental, on Sunday, June 1.
The 25-year-old man was found floating at sea, the police said.
Investigation revealed that the victim left his house to catch milkfish near the shore at about 6 a.m. Sunday.
Two hours after, a concerned citizen along with other fishermen saw the victim floating about 100 meters away from the shore.
The victim was brought to Lorenzo D. Zayco District Hospital but was declared dead on arrival.
The victim suffered from epilepsy and his parents believe that there was no foul play involved, the police said.*