An Australian died in a freak accident during an adventure trip in Maribojoc town last Jan. 31.
The fatality was identified as Scott Thomas Graham, 30, single and temporarily residing in Barangay Bolod, Pangalo. He died due to severe injuries and broken bones in different parts of his body.
His companion identified as Way Lemon Duncan, 34, married and an American national presently based in J. A. Clarin street , Tagbilaran City also suffered injuries in different parts of his body and was brought to a private hospital in the city.
Two other members of the group identified as Toni Redflinger, 23, single, an American residing at the Bohol Deaf Academy in Torralba street, Tagbilaran City and an eight year old son of Duncan were unhurt.
Initial investigation conducted by the Maribojoc police station and the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) of the Bohol provincial PNP showed that Graham and Duncan had been friends for two years.
They went to Maribojoc to try to climb the mountain and enter the cave in Sitio Padhan, Barangay Bood together with their two companions.
The group went to the site about 10 am Sunday morning without a local guide and without coordinating with the local officials of the town and the barangay.
When they got to the cave about 12 noon, Graham let down a piece of rope and tried to work his way down.
Along the way, however, the victim had difficulty going deeper and tried to hoist himself up.
Graham called for help prompting Duncan to try to save him.
The latter, however, failed to contain the victim who plunged to depth of about 200 feet.
Duncan tried to descend himself to help Graham but slipped and fell himself.
Redflinger called for help through her cellular phone
The SWAT team led by Chief Insp. Nicomedes Olaivar rescued Duncan and the two other survivors and retrieved the body of Graham.
Maribojoc Mayor Leoncio Evasco Jr. immediately informed both the Australian and US embassies of the incident. - Sunday Post
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