Instead of a fish, a fisherman in Barangay Banaoang, Bantay, Ilocos Sur, reeled in the dead body of a man from the Abra River.
The fisherman immediately alerted authorities who retrieved the body.
"Sabi sa RHU [rural health unit], hindi pa matagal yung tao na nandun sa ilalim ng bridge kung saan nakita yung bangkay," PMAJ. Pol Areola, Officer-in-Charge of the Bantay Police Station, said.
The identity of the deceased remains unknown, as of this writing.
The victim is estimated to be 5'8" tall, has an average build, and has a beard. He was found wearing gray clothes, navy blue jogging pants, and blue rubber shoes.
Investigation into the incident continues.
"As of now walang foul play na kinakitaan," Areola said.
The police urged those who may recognize the man to inform the police station. The man’s remains lie at a funeral home in Bantay.
