TWO forest guards were pinned to death while another one was critically injured after a tree fell on them, the police reported Monday.
The Zamboanga Peninsula Police Office (ZPPO) disclosed that the incident occurred shortly after 12 noon of Friday in the village of Lunday in the town of Siocon.
Pinned to death were Geronimo Cabayacruz, 58, and Juan Cagot, 30. They succumbed to severe fractured bones, the ZPPO report.
Critically injured was Amer Bunso. He was admitted at the government-run Zamboanga City Medical Center (ZCMC) for treatment.
The report said the victims were inside their guardhouse while on duty at the Dacon forest concession area when a Lawaan Tree of about 60 centimeters in diameter fell on them.
The report added that the Lawaan tree was uprooted by strong winds spawned by tropical storm Butchoy that hit some parts of Mindanao and the Visayas last week.
The Philippines Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pag-asa) said the region will continue to experience heavy downpour and strong winds. (Bong P. Garcia)
