Korean killed, three others hurt in Kawasan accident
What should have been an enjoyable day for Korean students spending the Lenten Holidays in the cold waters of
Police said the accident took place in the
PO3 Jeremias Elarde of the Badian Police Station said the fatality, Leon Sang Guen, 24, died at
Those injured were identified as Ryu Ho-Jun, 25; Leon Chang Sun, 22 and Chun Seong Ah, 24. They were also rushed to the same hospital but later transferred to a private hospital in
Leon Sang Guen, Leon Chang Sun and Chun are studying English in one of the language schools along
Elarde said both parties were not actually with one another but it only happened that they were Koreans spending a vacation in the same spot.
Reports said the victims the Leons and Chun were onboard a bamboo raft crossing the river towards the falls and did not notice Ryu perched atop of a cliff preparing to dive into the water.
It was not yet clear why Ryu was not able to see the raft and leaped off the cliff, landing on the raft and the other Koreans.
Elarde said Ryu is now under guard in his hospital room.
Regional police chief Ronald Roderos said, Ryu may face charges for reckless imprudence resulting to homicide and also for physical injuries.
Elarde said it was the second time that someone died in the
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