A man was found dead floating near the shoreline in Purok Langob, Brgy. Nauhang, Sipalay City, Negros Occidental, on Monday, May 19, after he drowned at sea.
The 30-year-old man, whose name was not disclosed by the police, was a resident of Purok Talong in Brgy. Gil Montilla, Sipalay City.
The victim along with his companion went fishing in the Sugar Beach area in Purok Langob at about 6:30 p.m., the police said.
When they were about to end, the victim decided to return to the sea for a swim and suddenly disappeared, the police said.
His companion searched for him and after an hour he was found dead.
According to the victim’s brother he had a history of seizures.
The rescuers brought the victim to the Sipalay Infirmary but he was declared dead on arrival.*