LEGAZPI CITY , Philippines — A stroll along the seashore turned into a tragedy after three children drowned when they were swept away by a strong undertow in Mercedes, Camarines Norte on Wednesday.
Jasmine Sierra, 8, and her siblings John Adrian, 5, and Jomel, 3, and their father Jerry were in Barangay 4 when the accident occurred at about 7 p.m.
Jerry managed to swim to the shore.
Search and rescue operations for the children were immediately launched.