2 kids drown in La Union beach

SAN JUAN, La Union – A 12-year-old boy and his nine-year-old cousin, both residents of Kibungan, Benguet, drowned while swimming on a beach in Barangay Taboc in this town on Tuesday.

Initial reports showed that the victims, who have yet to be identified, were swept away by big waves.

The boy was declared dead on arrival at the Bacnotan District Hospital.

Rescuers were still conducting search and rescue operations for the girl yesterday.

In Pangasinan, Aira Mae Velasquez, 13, drowned while swimming on a beach in Barangay Nibaliw Vidal in San Fabian town.