Two men died after they were electrocuted by the equipment they used while allegedly hunting for treasures in Kibawe, Bukidnon.
Police said the victims, 45 and 47 years old, were allegedly hunting treasures in Purok 3 Cogan in Barangay Marapangi around 10 a.m. on Wednesday, August 27, 2025.
The incident was reported to authorities at past 1 p.m.
Police said that based on accounts of the victims’ companion, they reportedly used an improvised human lifter to haul excavated soil when the equipment allegedly malfunctioned and its cable became grounded and electrocuted them.
The two were rushed to the hospital but were declared dead on arrival.
Authorities confirmed that the hunt was illegal.
GMA Regional TV One Mindanao is reaching out to the families of the victims for a statement, as of this writing.
