According to a report by the Office of Civil Defense - Cordillera Region, Jaypee and three companions went down to the river to bathe around noon on Wednesday (August 2). They were playing on a huge boulder overlooking the river when Jaypee slipped and fell into the current below. His companions reportedly tried to help to no avail.
The children sought help and rescuers immediately scoured the area to try and locate the whereabouts of Jaypee. They weren't able to find him. Search and rescue operations continued on Thursday and Friday.
Image credit: Tinoc Municipal Police Station via Bombo Radyo Baguio |