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Jeff Caparas

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<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1781092697684UAAP88 Basketball Presscon - Coach Tab Baldwin-09872.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960" alt="Ateneo coach Tab Baldwin. UAAP Media"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Ateneo coach Tab Baldwin. <em>UAAP Media</em></span></span></span></div><p>Police are continuing their investigation into the drowning incident involving two members of the Ateneo Blue Eagles college team, Rene Baterbonia and Divine Adili, as authorities seek to establish the exact sequence of events and rescue efforts that took place on Monday afternoon.</p><p>According to an ABS-CBN News source, Baterbonia&#x27;s body had already been recovered when a rubber boat arrived at the scene. </p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/sports/basketball/2026/6/9/ateneo-working-closely-with-adili-baterbonia-families-after-drowning-incident-1848"><strong>Ateneo &#x27;working closely&#x27; with Adili, Baterbonia families after drowning incident</strong></a></div><p>The source said a rescue responder said that they immediately informed their superiors that Baterbonia had been retrieved, believing there were no other victims involved. </p><p>However, when the rubber boat arrived, they sought assistance from members of the Ateneo basketball team who were in the area, while another person remained unaccounted for. </p><p>The source said the responders had no idea that they were members of the Ateneo basketball team but one of them admitted having recognized head coach Tab Baldwin.</p><p>Investigators are also looking into the timeline of the emergency response.</p><p>The source said the incident reportedly occurred at around 2:40 p.m., while a call for assistance was logged at approximately 3:04 p.m. </p><p>According to the source, the responder said there was a gap of about 24 minutes between the time the two victims became separated and the emergency call was placed.</p><p>The rescue team arrived at the scene at around 3:10 p.m. after traveling from their station. </p><p>Baterbonia was recovered at approximately 3:40 p.m. while Adili was found several minutes later.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/sports/basketball/2026/6/9/family-to-bring-home-remains-of-rene-baterbonia-following-aurora-drowning-tragedy-1409"><strong>Family to bring home remains of Rene Baterbonia following Aurora drowning tragedy</strong></a></div><p>The source said Baterbonia never resurfaced after being swept away by waves, and was located through search operations.</p><p>Rescuers conducted an assessment of the victim and continued cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) while transporting him to a medical facility.</p><p>The responder further disclosed that when rescue personnel were initially contacted, they were informed that there was only one victim. </p><p>Authorities only learned about the second victim after arriving at the scene.</p><p>The rescue team involved in the operation consisted of five personnel, including two rescue swimmers.</p><p>Police said the investigation remains ongoing to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident, including the timeline of the emergency response and whether delays contributed to the outcome.</p><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/GhAzUZ_IDBM?&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span><br/></div>

<p>Police are continuing their investigation into the drowning incident involving two members of the Ateneo Blue Eagles college team, Rene Baterbonia and Divine Adili, as authorities seek to establish the exact sequence of events and rescue efforts that took place on Monday afternoon.</p>

Police are continuing their investigation into the drowning incident involving two members of the Ateneo Blue Eagles college team, Rene Baterbonia and Divine Adili, as authorities seek to establish the exact sequence of events and rescue efforts that took place on Monday afternoon.

Coach Tab Baldwin among those present during rescue of Ateneo players, responder says

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Coach Tab Baldwin among those present during rescue of Ateneo players, responder says

Jeff Caparas,

ABS-CBN News

Published June 10, 2026 07:01 PM PHT

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Updated June 10, 2026 09:43 PM PHT

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