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==Fisherman loses arm in dynamite blast== | |||
*Source: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/nation/regions/04/10/12/fisherman-loses-arm-dynamite-blast | |||
*By: Randy Meno | |||
*''April 10, 2012'' | |||
A 48-year-old fisherman was rushed to a hospital on Good Friday after he was severely injured in a dynamite explosion in Barangay Pansian in Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte. | |||
The injured victim, identified as Esteban Malabo, is now in stable condition at Ablan Hospital. | |||
Malabo lost his right arm in the incident and sustained wounds all over his face and body. | |||
He can move his body but cannot speak. | |||
Doctors said his vision may also be affected because of the blast. | |||
The injured Esteban was found by residents along the shoreline. Authorities said it is possible that the fisherman was just about to set sail when the dynamite exploded. | |||
The victim’s family, meanwhile, said Esteban is a carpenter who only sidelines as a fisherman. | |||
They said they did not know that Esteban possessed explosives. | |||
Police are considering filing charges against Esteban as dynamite are commonly used for illegal fishing. | |||
==Feature: Fire safety always starts with you== | ==Feature: Fire safety always starts with you== | ||
*Source: http://pia.gov.ph/news/index.php?menu=2&webregion=R01&article=341331008254 | *Source: http://pia.gov.ph/news/index.php?menu=2&webregion=R01&article=341331008254 | ||