The remains of a 13-year-old boy believed to have been swept away by strong current at a river in May were found at a dam site in Barangay Topland, Koronadal City, South Cotabato.

Rescuers retrieved the decomposing body of the boy morning on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, nearly two weeks after he was reported missing on May 30.

Police said the boy was seen last swimming at the river where the water level was reportedly high at that time due to continuous rains, according to his companions.

Moments later, the boy went missing and could no longer be located. The incident was reported to authorities late.

“Base sa investigation and statement, baka napunta doon somewhere na medyo malalim. Baka hindi niya ganoon kabisado pa o di ganoon kagaling maglangoy, kaya nagresulta ito sa kanyang pagkalunod. I think, kasama yan sa paglakas ng tubig doon sa dam site,” Koronadal City Police Station Chief, Lt. Col. Peter Pinalgan, said.

The boy’s family reportedly requested an autopsy to confirm the cause of death.

“Initially, based doon sa statement ng kasamahan nung bata na siya ay nalunod. Wala naman silang sinasabi na may any kind of foul play doon kundi talagang nalunod pero as part din ng process, ipa-autopsy, okay lang man yun,” Pinalgan added.

GMA Regional TV One Mindanao is reaching out to the boy’s family for a statement, as of this writing.