A newlywed couple was found lifeless on July 9, 2024, a day after they were declared missing after being swept away by a flood.
According to the local news reports, Elmar and Rhizza Mae Costan were found lifeless after their vehicle was caught by flood at Sitio Mangitngit, Brgy. Lower Natimao-an, Carmen Cebu.
The rescuers arrived with the sad news as they found the two lifeless on July 9.
Aside from Mr. and Mrs. Costan, five more individuals were declared missing due to the flood.
They said the group had just come from a resort after a post-wedding party and tried to cross the river, but the bad weather made it uncrossable.
Despite the danger of the river, they still tried to cross so they could come home in time.
Meanwhile, thousands of netizens expressed their sadness over the news.
“Nakikiramay po kami sa kaawa awang sinapit ng Mga biktima..sumalangit Po ang kanilang kaluluwa,” netizen Tona wrote.