Only one worker left missing at collapsed Semirara mine

By: Nestor P. Burgos Jr. - 9 years ago

SEMIRARA MINING / JULY 20, 2015 A worker was found dead in this excavator after part of the north Panian pit collapsed on Semirara Island, Antique (Photos by Nestor P. Burgos Jr./INQUIRER VISAYAS)

Heavy equipment and workers continue their search for the last missing miner at the collapsed open pit mine on Semirara Island, Antique. Nestor P. Burgos Jr./INQUIRER VISAYAS

SEMIRARA ISLAND, Antique, Philippines – Only one worker remains missing from the mining accident on Semirara Island in Antique after the body of the 8th fatality was found early Tuesday.

The latest confirmed fatality was identified as Ian Catulay, 38, a native of Davao City, who was found at 2 a.m. at the Panian mining pit.

The search continues for Danilo Bayhon.