MANILA, Philippines β Police investigators have reconstructed the scene of the drowning of two Ateneo de Manila University student-athletes in Dipaculao, Aurora, using sonar and 3D scanning to map sea conditions and the shoreline where the incident occurred, according to a report on June 24, 2026.
The Philippine National Police (PNP) said the technology was deployed to create a detailed underwater and coastal map of the area to help determine the exact circumstances of the tragedy. The two student-athletes drowned on June 19, 2026, while swimming in the waters off Dipaculao during a team outing.
Authorities have not released the names of the victims pending notification of next of kin. The PNP is continuing its investigation to establish whether any criminal or administrative liability exists.
