
Fort Bonifacio, Taguig- A personnel of the 64th Force Reconnaissance Company (FRC), Force Reconnaissance Group (FRG) who are candidates for Scout Sniper Course at the First Scout Ranger Regiment, Camp Tecson, Bulacan extends immediate assistance to a 10-year-old victim of drowning at Madlum River, Barangay Sibul, San Miguel, Bulacan on March 02, 2025.
The PMC personnel known to be Cpl Jestoni Dalman PN(M) and PFC Jaypee Navales PN(M), both Scout Sniper Candidates while on their way conducting a site survey for a training activity, happened to pass by a crowd gathered and discovered Joyree Dela Torre, the 10-year-old victim of drowning lying already unresponsive which was initially rescued by a bystander in the area. PFC Navales, who happens to have a background in Basic Life Support (BLS) Training, immediately administered Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) as First-Aid measure to revive the child while waiting for the appropriate medical attention needed.
The swift response of Brgy Sibul Rural Health Unit, and the First Scout Ranger Regiment (FSRR) Medical Dispensary facilitated the victim's ambulance transport to the nearby medical facility, which resulted for the victim being declared in stable condition.
The acts of Cpl Dalman and PFC Navales proves the Marines' dedication and exemplary service to duty. The success of saving the victim was a collaborative efforts of Concerned Citizens of San Miguel, Bulacan, Barangay Sibul Rural Health Unit, Philippine Marine Scout Sniper Candidates, FSRR personnel and FSRR Medical Dispensary.