Hazing victim could've survived if injuries were reported sooner

Experts believe that Guilo Servando could've survived his hazing if his emergency situation was reported to the authorities more quickly.

 

"Pwedeng mabuhay yung taong 'yun eh, kung 'di nagdalawang isip na tumawag sa 'min. Pwedeng segundo diyan importante ang isang buhay, pwede nating masalba," Jesse Laurel, Patrol 117 Technical Supervisor, told GMA News' "24 Oras" Tuesday.

 

Servando, the latest in hazing-related deaths, was found unconscious at the 29th floor of One Archers Place on Taft Avenue last weekend. Bruises found on his legs and back by the Manila Police District's homicide division bolstered suspicions that he was a victim of hazing. 

 

According to the "24 Oras" report, the damage inflicted to the De La Salle-College of St. Benilde's student released an excessive amount myoglobin into his bloodstream. 

 

Myoglobin is a protein which the US National Library of Medicine reported can damage kidney cells, leading to acute renal failure and acute tubular necrosis. 

 

Dr. Butch Beringuela, a surgeon, said: "Naaipon yung mga toxin sa katawan, hindi na na-fi-filter ng kidney, after the kidney injury, nagkakaroon ng kidney failure."

 

Delia Matias Niebres, a Patrol 117 operator, said she received the call around 10:16 pm Saturday. Though the caller, one John Paul Janraval, had a slightly panicked tone, she said he was able to give all the information they need to respond.

 

The CCTV footage showing Servando having difficulty standing up at a condominum corridor indicated the time at 9:34 p.m. that night. —Rie Takumi/NB, GMA News