Police report says deaths of 2 Ateneo student-athletes 'pure accident,' urges netizens to stop speculations

MANILA, Philippines — Ateneo de Manila University basketball players Rene Baterbonia and Divine Adili’s deaths were caused by strong currents while swimming in Dipaculao, Aurora, authorities confirmed. Ateneo released a statement last night confirming the tragedy, as Police Regional Office-3 shared its initial ruling that the two were “swimming when they were reportedly carried by a strong current into deeper waters.” “It is a natural accident, and as of now, we don