4 more cadavers in C-130 crash identified; 17 others still undergoing 'tedious' process —AFP

Four more cadavers of military personnel who died in the C-130 crash in Sulu on July 4 have been identified, the Armed Forces of the Philippines said on Friday.

In a statement, the AFP identified them as Sergeant Jelson Sadjail, Corporal Alhamin Salahuddin, Private First Class Alzid Hawrani, and Private First Class Nazer Albaracin—all from the Philippine Army.

Through the Western Mindanao Command, the AFP said it has reached out to the loved ones of the identified personnel while their remains are being prepared for transport and proper burial.

With 33 cadavers already identified, the AFP said there are still 17 more cadavers of soldiers undergoing the “tedious” process of identification as most of the fatalities were burned beyond recognition.

On July 4, the C-130 crashed at Barangay Bangkal in Patikul after failing to land at the airport.

The death toll due to the crash was at 53—50 soldiers and three civilians. Meanwhile, 46 servicemen and four civilians were injured.

Most of the fatalities in the crash were burned beyond recognition.

Investigation is ongoing to determine the cause of the accident. -MDM, GMA News