Body of man found in Zambales river

The body of a man identified as John Mark Rivera, 19, was found in a river in San Felipe town, Zambales province. (Photo from Let’s Just Move Forward San Felipe Facebook account)

SAN ANTONIO, Zambales––The body of a man believed to have drowned after swimming in a river in San Felipe town was found Monday, Oct. 11.

Col. Romano Cardiño, provincial police director, identified the victim as John Mark Rivera, 19, of Barangay Rosete, also in San Felipe.

Cardiño said Rivera and his friends went Sunday to Sabangan River to swim.

Strong river currents swept away Rivera, who went missing for hours until his body was discovered Monday.

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