QUEZON CITY: A father in Quezon City recently jumped into a flooded construction site to rescue his young son, who had accidentally fallen in.
The incident, captured on video and shared on Facebook, shows the child slipping into a deep hole while running after his father.
The father immediately turned back and leapt into the fast-moving water to save his son, as floodwater and debris surged into the opening.
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The episode has prompted reminders to families to stay cautious around unfinished roads, especially during the rainy season.
