GMA News' 24 Oras reported that Dennis, and his companion, Maxene Eigenmann suffered bruises in their bodies when they tried to save their friend, JV Bordojo (not Jollibee as earlier reported in radio reports) who slipped into the water and drowned.
Popoy Caritativo, talent manager of Dennis, said the actor was on vacation in the island resort when the accident happened.
"Nakita raw nila na he (JV) was out of breath at kumakaway. So Dennis jumped in and sinagip niya. Nahawakan naman n'ya...kaya lang patuloy daw na humampas yung malakas na alon..nagkahiwalay," the talent manager narrated based on Dennis's account of the accident.
Rescuers from the resort and Philippine Coast Guard immediately searched for the victims upon learning about the incident, the report said. They were able to rescue Dennis and Maxene but not JV.
Dennis and Maxene were brought to the Metropolitan Doctors Medical Clinic for treatment.