Man, 65, stabs self, jumps into deep well

BACARRA, Ilocos Norte, July 25–Alleged depression drove Francisco Sagisi, 65, to attempt suicide. While alone in his house, he stabbed himself two times. Bloodied, he dashed outside and jumped into a deep well to end his life. Witnesses cried for help. Police Rescue Team led by Chief Inspector Herardo Layaoen quickly arrived and staged a suspense-filled rescue operation. Thanks God, Lolo Kiko was fished out alive. He is now recuperating at GRASMHospital in Laoag.(Theo S. Guiang)