Woman pushed off bridge drowns


NARVACAN, Ilocos Sur – A woman drowned after she was allegedly pushed by two drunk residents off a bridge in Barangay San Antonio, Narvacan, Ilocos Sur on Thursday evening.

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Police said the unidentified victim was 5’2” in height, thin body, and aged 50 to 60.

Investigation said the victim allegedly suffering from intellectual disability and usually seen roaming in the barangay was having a misunderstanding with Wendell A. Saldua, 37, and Feliciano B. Paculdar, 48, when she was pushed by the two men and drowned.

The victim’s body was recovered by barangay rescuers led by barangay captain Alez Gomez.

Gomez said the victim sustained head serious injuries and the suspects were apprehended and under police custody.