US citizen drowns in Palawan resort

US citizen drowns in Palawan resort
US citizen drowns in Palawan resort (Image from Pagpapabuti sa Sarili)

A 59-year-old US citizen drowned after allegedly having a drinking session at a resort in Puerto Princesa City, Palawan, yesterday.

The deceased was identified as Stephen Duane Dewitt of 38 Manalo St., Puerto Princesa City.

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However, a Felmel Atienza reported only the incident to the police at 6:30 pm.

US citizen drowns in Palawan resort

Before the incident, the victim had been drinking with friends at the resort. Dewitt then decided to swim at sea but failed to his comrades.

Consequently, friends searched for Dewitt and discovered that he had drowned.

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