Missing PMMA cadet found dead after swimming in Zambales

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Missing PMMA cadet found dead due to drowning in Zambales

/ 03:41 PM July 23, 2024

Missing PMMA cadet found dead due to drowning in Zambales

The body of the Philippine Merchant Marine Academy cadet who went missing after swimming on a beach in San Narciso town, Zambales was found in nearby Cabangan town on Monday, July 22. | PHOTO: PMMA

SAN ANTONIO, Zambales — A Philippine Merchant Marine Academy (PMMA) cadet, who went missing after swimming on a beach, was found dead Monday in Barangay Isidro, Cabangan town, Zambales.

In a statement released Monday night, PMMA confirmed the death of Cadet Egie Pegoro, who drowned after swimming in Barangay La Paz, San Narciso town.

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Pegoro and four fellow fourth-class cadets reportedly went swimming around 3 p.m. on July 19 during their official shore leave.

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PMMA requested that the uploader take down the video circulating online, which captured the recovery of Pegoro’s body.

The school also asked the public to refrain from sharing it.

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“We ask that you consider the emotional impact this has on those close to Midn/4CL Pegoro,” the statement read.

PMMA extended its deepest condolences to Pegoro’s family and friends and urged everyone to respect the privacy of Pegoro’s family.INQ

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