ORMOC CITY-A fisherman who went missing after being struck by big waves in Catbalogan City was found lifeless along the seashore of Daraga Islet, Barangay Malajog, Tinambacan District, Calbayog City, Samar, around 2 pm on Friday, October 25, 2024.
The victim, identified as “Dods,” 48, a fisherman from Barangay Magsaysay, Almagro, Samar, was discovered by another fisherman, “Willie,” while fishing along the same shore.
Calbayog City Police Station responded to a report about the body, which had been relayed by a local resident via phone.
According to the investigation, on October 22, Dods had gone to Biliran to sell fish on a motorboat with a companion, “Bert.”
During their return journey at around 10:00 am, their boat was hit by large waves, causing it to capsize. Both men managed to stay afloat by clinging to their damaged boat until they drifted to a rocky shoreline in Barangay Rama, Catbalogan City, around 1:00 am on October 23. While attempting to crawl to safety, Dods was swept away by the waves, while Bert managed to reach shore.
Bert later sought help in Barangay Rama, but despite efforts, they were unable to locate Dods until his body was discovered days later in Calbayog City.
Calbayog police coordinated with the City Health Office for a post-mortem examination. Relatives of the victim confirmed his identity through a tattoo on his left chest.
(ROBERT DEJON)
