Part II: The Colgante Bridge Tragedy of 1972
By:
Totie Mesia
Date:
Sunday, September 21st, 2008
Part II: The Colgante Bridge Tragedy of 1972 by Totie Mesia and Mariso Ocampo
Desiring to help, many jumped instinctively into the river. With prodding from Naga Policeman Delfin Platon who heroically calmed the frantic crowd, they fished out bodies and survivors until they got lame tired, way beyond exhaustion. Muscle cramps and fatigue overtook the shivering rescuers who got relief from ablutions of