‘Agaton’ leaves one dead in Negros Occidental

Police officers assist residents affected by Tropical Depression Agaton (international name: Megi). Photo from the Philippine National Police-Public Information Office

BACOLOD CITY — Tropical Depression Agaton (international name: Megi) has left one fatality in Negros Occidental.

Zyrus Dismanos, who is in his early 30s, was drunk when he crossed the Himoga-an River in Sagay City on Tuesday, April 12, Sagay Mayor  Alfredo Maranon III said.

Dismanos clung to a coconut frond to cross the river and then disappeared.

“His body was found today (Wednesday),” the mayor said.

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