65-year-old man dies after passing out in election precinct in Albay

A 65-year-old man died after losing consciousness inside a polling precinct in Oas, Albay on Monday, Election Day, according to the Police Regional Office 5 (PRO5).

“Positive po yun na-heart attack yung 65-year-old kaninang 6:05 a.m. (It is confirmed that the 65-year-old had a heart attack at 6:05 a.m.) PRO5 spokesperson Police Lieutenant Colonel Maria Luisa Calubaquib said in a press briefing.

Based on a police report, Nestor Rensales finished casting his vote in a polling precinct in Barangay Ilaor Sur when he felt dizzy. He told his wife about his condition.

Then, he became unconscious.

The senior citizen was given first aid and brought to Josefina Belmonte Duran Albay Provincial Hospital in Ligao City but he was pronounced dead on arrival by the attending physician.

“According to reports, the victim had a history of stroke,” the police report read. –NB, GMA Integrated News

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