Fear grips Negros village over rise of river bed

Residents of Hacienda Caridad in San Enrique town of Negros Occidental were alarmed after the waters in a portion of the Candaguit River suddenly rose after a loud growling noise was heard by fishermen.

Rex Nebril and Ernesto Suanico, both of Purok Malipayon, Barangay Sibucao, said they were fishing in the river when they felt a mild tremor and heard a loud growling noise about 50 meters from their position.