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Worker in drainage project dies during landslide in Northern Samar

By: - Correspondent / @rdejonINQ
/ 05:44 PM August 20, 2023

Worker in drainage project dies during landslide in Northern Samar.

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ORMOC CITY — A laborer who was working for a water drainage system was killed during a sudden landslide in Barangay Cahicsan, Mondragon town, Northern Samar on Saturday, August 19.

The victim was identified as Jerry Sagonoy Marino, 49.

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Initial investigation showed that the victim was digging for the drainage project in the village when a heavy landslide suddenly occurred.

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Barangay officials, together with the victim’s co-workers, tried to rescue and revive the victim but to no avail.

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