ITOGON, Benguet – A 6-year old girl died after she allegedly drowned in the adult pool of a resort at Poblacion, here recently.
Police authorities identified the fatality as Eunice Valdes Codyapas, 6, and a resident of Bakakeng Norte, Baguio City.
Initial police investigation showed the victim’s father brought her younger sister to their cottage and left beside the pool during a heavy downpour.
However, the victim then proceeded to the adult pool to swim where she allegedly drowned and was rescued by other pool goers in the area.
The victim was rushed to the Baguio General Hospital and Medical Center (BGHMC) for medical treatment but she was pronounced dead on arrival by attending physicians.
By Dexter A. See