The Dipaculao Municipal Police Station in Aurora province has clarified that no weights were used during the team-building activity that led to the drowning of two Ateneo de Manila University athletes. In a statement, the police said that the incident, which claimed the lives of John Michael Baterbonia and Joshua Adili, did not involve any weighted equipment as initially speculated.
The tragedy occurred on [date] during a team-building event organized by the Ateneo Blue Eagles. The athletes were participating in a water activity when they encountered difficulties and drowned. Rescue efforts were immediately undertaken, but the two were pronounced dead on arrival at a local hospital.
The PNP Dipaculao emphasized that their investigation found no evidence of weights being used, contradicting earlier rumors. The police continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident to determine any lapses in safety protocols.
The Ateneo community mourns the loss of Baterbonia and Adili, who were described as promising athletes and beloved members of the university.