Authorities recovered an unidentified body found floating off the coast of Barangay Don Pedro in Mansalay, Oriental Mindoro on Saturday morning.
The body was spotted at approximately 5:20 a.m. by fisherman Dennis Alminare from Barangay Wasig, according to police reports.
A recovery operation was immediately launched.
The joint team included personnel from the Mansalay Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office, Mansalay Police Station, Maritime Law Enforcement Roxas, and Philippine Coast Guard Bulalacao.
The team used a marine vessel called “IPAX,” piloted by Alvin Moredo with two companions, to retrieve the body.
The remains were transported to Kaagapay Mo Karamay Funeral Homes.
Authorities have not yet identified the deceased.
A post-mortem examination is scheduled to determine the cause of death.
Screenshot photo from video uploaded by Love Smith William
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