BACOLOD CITY – A 10-year-old boy drowned in the sea of Purok Maaswa, Barangay General Luna, Toboso, Negros Occidental on Saturday, April 27.

RESCUERS try to revive a 10-year-old boy who drowned in Barangay General Luna, Toboso, Negros Occidental on Saturday, April 27. (Photo courtesy of Toboso Municipal Police Station)
Police Major Jun Ray Batadlan, Toboso police chief, said the victim, a Grade 4 pupil, was last seen by his parents around 11 a.m. that day. The victim left their house after lunch without asking permission from his parents and went swimming alone.
His parents found him missing and searched for him. He was then found floating near the shoreline around 4 p.m.