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KALIBO, AKLAN – A Korean tourist drowned in Station 2 of Barangay Balabag, Boracay on Saturday. The deceased was identified as Sanghoon Lee, 25 years old.
According to Malay Police Station, Sanghoon together with his friend Jing Hyeok Lee decided to swim after eating their meals when suddenly both of them were swept away by the strong waves.
Two lifeguards namely Jeffrey Escasulatan and Teddy Boy Baylosis saw the incident and rushed to the sea in order to save the two tourists.
Emergency rescuers tried to revive Sanghoon however, he was declared dead minutes after he was brought to the hospital.
(With reports from Bombo Radyo Kalibo)