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MANILA, Philippines — Ateneo de Manila University basketball players Rene Baterbonia and Divine Adili’s deaths were caused by strong currents while swimming in Dipaculao, Aurora, authorities confirmed. Ateneo released a statement last night confirming the tragedy, as Police Regional Office-3 shared its initial ruling that the two were “swimming when they were reportedly carried by a strong current into deeper waters.” “It is a natural accident, and as of now, we don’t see any foul play,” said Police Colonel Percival Penida during the press conference. “Based on all the acquired statements, this accident is a pure accident,” he added. Netizens were speculating that the supposed “team-building” was part of coach Tab Baldwin’s physical and mental training, where players would go into deep waters and push themselves to the limit. These speculations arose when former Blue Eagle Mike Nieto's podcast resurfaced, sharing Baldwin’s “military-like” training, where the team is brought to a secluded resort in Aurora, undergoing a week-long boot camp.
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