Foreigner believed to be drunk drowns in Manila Bay
Children dive into the water of Manila Bay in Pasay City to beat off the scorching summer heat. FILE PHOTO BY RICHARD REYES
MANILA, Philippines — A foreigner, believed to be a Liberian national, allegedly drowned in the waters of Manila Bay early Thursday, police said.
Police Officer 3 Jet Tajorera said the victim was identified as Abraham Weyah, based on a credit card that was found on his body.
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He said there were reports which claimed that Weyah was seen drunk Wednesday evening, until police officers from MPD station 5 saw him drowning along the Baywalk area past 5 a.m.
Authorities rescued, tried but failed to revive him the victim, believed to be around 40 years old.
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