THE Philippine Marine Corps (PMC) confirmed on Monday the death of one of its cadets during a practical swimming exercise in Ternate, Cavite.
In an interview, PMC spokesperson Capt. Marites Alamil said cadet Joel Jimena suddenly collapsed while swimming early morning of Wednesday. He was given cardiopulmonary resuscitation) among other lifesaving measures, but to no avail.
According to Alamil, Jimena was rushed to the San Lorenzo Ruiz Hospital in Naic, Cavite, but was declared dead on arrival.
His family requested an autopsy from the Philippine National Police-Scene of Crime Operation to determine the actual cause of his death.
The PMC is also conducting its own investigation. “We will take [the] necessary actions regarding this incident aside from the investigation of the SOCO. We are also awaiting the results of the autopsy,” said Alamil.