Delivery Man on Horseback Dies After Being Swept Away by Flood

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The Bansalan Police Station reported the discovery of a man’s lifeless body in a river in Barangay Managa, Davao del Sur.

The victim was identified as Marjun B. Lachica, who was delivering goods on horseback when the incident occurred.

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According to his mother, Emeterio E. Lachica, the incident happened around 3 p.m. on December 20, 2024.

Despite the strong floodwaters, Marjun attempted to cross the river to deliver products to a neighboring barangay.

He and his horse were swept away by the current, leading to his tragic death.

The victim’s body was found over a kilometer away from the site of the incident.

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Authorities brought the body to Brillantes Funeral Home, where a postmortem examination is pending.

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