Teenager dies in Langiden drowning incident

LANGIDEN, Abra – An 18-year old teenager died after he allegedly drowned in the Abra River at Pidpidig, Poblacion West, here, Tuesday morning.
Senior Superintendent Antonio Bartolome, provincial director of the Abra Provincial Police Office, identified the victim as Ward Allan Rabaya Balla, 18, single, and a resident of Poblacion West, Pidigan, Abra.
Initial police investigation showed the victim reportedly drowned in the river last Sunday but his lifeless body was only recovered Tuesday morning.
His remains was immediately brought home by his relatives in order to give him a decent burial.
By Dexter A. See