A two-year-old child died after falling into a well in Barangay Lacaron, Dao, Capiz.
In an interview with Bombo Radyo, PCAPT Rian F. Ampoyos, Chief of the Dao Municipal Police Station, stated that based on their investigation, the child had been playing in the yard with his six-year-old sibling while their mother was busy with household chores.
While playing, the older sibling suddenly noticed that the two-year-old was missing. The child immediately called their mother and said the younger sibling fell into the well.
The well was located about 10 meters from their house and had no cover or protective barrier. The mother rushed to check but could not initially see the child.
After going down the well, she found the two-year-old. Rescuers attempted to save the child and brought him to the hospital, but he was declared dead on arrival.
According to the police, the child may not have noticed the well due to the thick vegetation surrounding it.