Artist dies in Philippines swimming tragedy
Renowned painter Richard Kidd, 56, from Gateshead, drowned while swimming in Bataan's Dunsulan Falls. He was overpowered by strong currents on Saturday at the waterfall, west of the country's capital Manila. Police investigator Kristoffer Mendoza says Mr Kidd was swept away as he swam below the water cascade, which was swollen from rainfall. Senior Superintendent Manuel Gaerlan said Mr Kidd went to the tourist spot on Saturday with his British girlfriend, Ailsa Lamble, 25, and her father, who are residents of Bataan. He was declared dead on arrival at the Saint Joseph Hospital, in B...
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