2 minors drown in Bago City
May 24, 2022
Rescuers attempt to revive two drowning victims who were later declared dead on arrival at the Bago City District Hospital.* PNP photo
Rescuers attempt to revive two drowning victims who were later declared dead on arrival at the Bago City District Hospital.* PNP photo
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