The bodies of two men believed to have drowned after swimming in the river in Cagayan de Oro on Easter Sunday were found two days later on April 2, 2024.
Police identified the victims as Jerson Flores, 42, and Roberto Bacal, 50.
Flores' body was found along the river bank near a school in Barangay Kauswagan. He was reported missing and believed to have drowned after swimming in the river in Barangay Balulang.
Authorities said Flores’ body was already in a state of decomposition but no sign of foul play was found.
On the other hand, Bacal was found floating in the river in Barangay Lumbia.
Police said the victim failed to return home since Sunday, March 31, after he swim in the river. According to his family, he was under the influence of alcohol at that time.
The families of the victims were urged to have the bodies of the victims autopsied to determine the cause of death.