Man dies trying to save a cottage as Typhoon Jolina rages
ORMOC CITY — A 22-year-old man died while trying to save a floating cottage in Barangay Tagnipa, Maasin City on Tuesday, September 7.
Marcelo Sumarca Lolo fell into the water while going after the cottage.
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The victim’s body was brought to a nearby hospital but was declared dead on arrival by the attending physician.
Initial investigation conducted by the local police disclosed that the floating cottage, reportedly belonging to a certain “Pagal”, crashed against the seawall due to strong waves caused by Typhoon Jolina.
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