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A fisherman from Barangay Lagunde, Oslob town, was discovered dead along the shore of Barangay Looc, Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental, at around 3 p.m. on Thursday, April 25, 2024.The victim was identified by his relatives as Jessie Lagunay, 49.According to the victim’s neighbor, Judith Bentoma, Lagunay's family traveled to Dumaguete City after learning from a social media post about the finding of a body.Bentoma said that on Tuesday at around 3 p.m., April 23, Lagunay went fishing.
Lagunay's pumpboat — which had already lost its outriggers — was discovered in the waters off Bacong town in Negros Oriental. Bentoma stated that they believed Lagunay, who was resting in his pumpboat while waiting for his payaw to catch fish, was struck by a passing ship.Payaw is a local term for fish aggregating device that is used to attract fish. The payaw attractant is tied to a light boat.The victim, according to Bentoma, would sail every 3 p.m.
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