Seniang’s floods destroy popular Bohol hanging bridge – report

Floods from Tropical Cyclone Seniang destroyed a popular bamboo hanging bridge in Bohol province, state-run Philippine Information Agency reported Wednesday.

Bohol was one of the areas hit hard by heavy rain and big waves from Seniang, which had since weakened into a tropical depression as of Wednesday afternoon.

The PIA said Sipatan Bridge in Sevilla town was destroyed due to the strong current caused by Seniang.

Made of bamboo and supported by rope and cables, Sipatan Bridge spanned Sipatan River and had been featured in many tourism sites that described it as a "fun tourist attraction."

According to travel agency Bohol Life Tours, the bridge was 40 meters in length. Another agency, Bohol Bliss Tours, noted that a souvenir shop awaited tourists at the end of the bridge. — Joel Locsin/BM, GMA News