BAUANG, La Union — Authorities here reported that two Baguio residents drowned in a beach located at Barangay Baccuit Sur, Bauang in La Union.

Police identified the victims as George Gines and his daughter Geosa Osillo y Gines, both residents of Bakakeng, Baguio City.

Initial investigation conducted by the police revealed that both victims had their outing at the beach and went swimming while the wave of the sea was high.

Incidentally, both were allegedly carried away by strong current to the deeper portion of the sea.

The father then tried to rescue his drowning daughter but he also drowned.