The body of the third missing passenger of the vehicle that fell during the Aug. 29 Agana Bridge collapse was found in Bayambang, Pangasinan, on Saturday, September 5, the Tarlac City government said.
In an update posted on Facebook, Tarlac City Mayor Susan Yap confirmed that the remains of Shiela Mae Taborlupa, one of four passengers reported missing after their SUV fell when a portion of the Agana Bridge collapsed, were recovered in Bayambang.
The local government said search, rescue, and retrieval operations remain ongoing for Harvey Paul Collado, the last missing passenger.
“Sa oras na ito, the search continues for Harvey Paul Collado. Nagpapatuloy ang paghahanap sa lupa, tubig, at himpapawid, kasama ang mga kaukulang ahensya at rescue personnel, upang siya ay mahanap,” the statement said.
The Tarlac City government also expressed its condolences to the families of those who died in the incident and appealed for prayers for the safe recovery of Collado, as well as for the safety of rescuers and volunteers involved in the ongoing operations.
Of the five people aboard the vehicle, only Nataniel Dizon survived the bridge collapse.
