A 52-year-old man was found dead in an irrigation canal in Barangay Cuantacla, Cabugao, Ilocos Sur on August 26, 2024 after failing to return home from a gathering the night before.

The victim was identified as Reynold Agcaoili, 52.

"Lasing siya, so ang theory namin dito is that nung pauwi na siya, doon na siya nahulog sa irrigation canal," PMAJ. Juan Jhayar Maggay, Chief of Cabugao Police Station, said.

The police believe that the strong current, caused by heavy rain that night, may have carried Agcaoili's body further downstream.

"Mayroon kasing trap yung irrigation canal, doon nasasala yung malalaking bagay kaya parang natangay pa siya ng more or less 500 meters," Daniel Agcaoili, the victim's son, said.

The police have found no indication of foul play, but the family has requested an autopsy to clarify the circumstances surrounding Agcaoili's death.

"Para mas malinaw kaunti yung isip namin... Hindi naman [nagdududa], para maiwasan [lang] yung ‘paano kaya nangyari yung ganito,'" Daniel said.