Authorities have located the body of one of two boys who went missing at sea in San Fernando, Camarines Sur.

The boys have been missing since July 22, 2024.

The search lasted nearly 36 hours before they found the victim’s body in the same area where he was seen last.

Authorities said the boys had been drinking before the incident occurred.

As of this writing, search and retrieval operations are underway to find the second teenager. Challenging sea conditions have made it difficult for rescue teams.

Jason Asuero, Head of the Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (MDRRMO) in San Fernando, stressed the importance of following safety guidelines and weather forecasts.

“Pirming ilaag ang safety kang lambang saro, so may mga weather forecast po kita, pirmi po kitang mag-monitor; And pag sinabi pong bawal, dae na po magpirit, para maiwasan ta ano man na katibaadan arog po kaini ngonian," Asuero said.