Man found dead under Cabatuan overflow bridge

By Jennifer P. Rendon

ILOILO CITY — A 37-year-old man was found dead early Monday, Aug. 17, beneath an overflow bridge in Barangay Inaca, Cabatuan, Iloilo.

Police identified the victim only as alias John, a resident of Purok 5 in Barangay Inaca.

Police Capt. Mary Dhen Gerbolinga, chief of the Cabatuan Municipal Police Station, said the victim appeared to have sustained injuries to his head and foot.

A resident found the victim lying face down beneath the bridge at about 6:30 a.m.

Gerbolinga said police immediately called the Scene of the Crime Operatives team to process and examine the area.

“So far, our SOCO and investigators found no foul play on John’s death,” she said.

Investigators believe the victim may have been under the influence of alcohol when he slipped while crossing the bridge.

Police said he apparently fell onto the concrete floor beneath the bridge and struck his head.

Gerbolinga said the victim’s family believes his death was accidental and declined an autopsy.

Police have so far found no evidence indicating that another person was involved in the incident.