A 15-year-old boy who was reported missing was found dead floating in the river in Cagayan de Oro City morning on Friday, December 5, 2025.

According to the family, the boy contacted his mother that he was already waiting for a ride home afternoon on Wednesday, December 3. He never arrived home.

The family suspects possible foul play in his death.

“Buotan kayo ni nga bata, dili gani na siya mustorya sa amoa og dili namo siya unhan mustorya,” the boy’s aunt said.

The Cagayan de Oro City Police Office (COCPO) has launched an investigation into the incident.

Aside from the boy’s cellphone, none of his belongings such as his wallet and bag were found at the scene.

The Philippine Coast Guard confirmed that on the night of December 3, they received a report about a possible person falling into the river, prompting them to launch search and retrieval operations.

The Macasandig Bantay Dagat spotted the boy’s body floating in the river on Friday.