LEGAZPI CITY – At least six soldiers were wounded in an hour clash between government troops and the communist guerillas in Caramoran town, Catandunes on Sunday afternoon, a military spokesperson said Monday.
Wounded army troopers were initially identified as Corporal Felix Riodique, Private First Class Victor Robianes and Lope Abanil, Privates Juvy Cerdon and Ryan Toldanes and CAA Juanito Lucero, said Captain Razaleigh G. Bansawan, spokesperson of the 901st Infantry Battalion, in a text message.
Bansawan said the elements of the 83rd Infantry Battalion by 2 Lieutenant Jerry Doldol were on their way to the area to conduct humanitarian service when undetermined number of armed rebels attacked at around 4:30 p.m.
The firefight lasted for about 40 minutes.
On the other hand, witnesses reported that fleeing rebels, carrying killed and wounded comrades were seen withdrawing towards east direction of the encounter site.
Bansawan said that the wounded soldiers were brought to the nearest hospital in Catanduanes, while others with serious condition were airlifted to Legazpi City and Naga City for treatment. Johana Vi Gasga/Inquirer Southern Luzon
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