Active Soldier Found Dead in Samar Creek: Investigation Underway
Soldier found dead in creek along Samar highway
Image: Inquirer
A soldier, identified only as 'Sonny', was discovered dead in a creek along the national highway in Gandara, Samar, Philippines, on May 28. Authorities are investigating the cause of death, which remains unclear, and reviewing CCTV footage for more information.
- 01The deceased, a 39-year-old soldier from the 8th Infantry Division, was found face down in a creek near an unfinished road section.
- 02Initial investigations revealed a deep laceration on the soldier's forehead, raising questions about the circumstances of his death.
- 03Authorities retrieved the soldier's motorcycle and personal belongings, including his issued firearm and jewelry, from the creek.
- 04The victim was identified through an ID found at the scene and confirmed by his brother-in-law.
- 05Police are examining nearby CCTV footage to gather more details about the incident.
Advertisement
In-Article Ad
On May 28, a soldier believed to be active in the 8th Infantry Division was found dead in a creek beside an unfinished section of the national highway in Gandara, Samar, Philippines. The victim, identified only by the alias 'Sonny', was discovered floating face down in the water by a local resident around 8:30 a.m. Initial investigations indicated that he had sustained a deep laceration on his forehead. Authorities responded quickly, retrieving the body with the help of the Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office. In addition to the body, the police recovered the soldier's motorcycle and a belt bag containing jewelry and his issued firearm. Identification was made through an ID card found at the scene, later confirmed by his brother-in-law. The investigation is ongoing, with police reviewing closed-circuit television footage to determine whether the soldier's death was accidental or involved foul play.
Advertisement
In-Article Ad
The incident raises concerns about safety and security in the region, particularly for military personnel.
Advertisement
In-Article Ad
Reader Poll
What do you think caused the soldier's death?
Connecting to poll...
Read the original article
Visit the source for the complete story.