TADIAN, Mountain Province April 04 – A 48-year old farmer died after his head was hit by a rock that fell from a riprap wall above his ricefield at sitio Tabaongan, Kayan West, here, recently.
Police authorities identified the fatality as Francis Bangoy y Cupa, 48, married, farmer and resident of Sitio Kadso, Kayan West, Tadian, Mountain Province.
Initial police investigation showed the local police received a call from concerned barangay officials regarding the presence of a lifeless body in a creek in the place of incident.
Responding police operatives discovered the lifeless body of the victim with a rock that was believed to have smashed his head which caused his instantaneous death.
The victim’s relatives brought his remains to their house for him to be given a descent wake and burial.
By Dexter A. See