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Police Officer Killed By Rooster While Breaking Up A Cockfight in The Philippines
Lieutenant Christian Bolok, a police officer from the Northern Samar province in the Philippines, was killed by a rooster while trying to break up an illegal cockfight.
Officials say Lt. Bolok was struck by the rooster’s gaff, which is a metal blade attached to the bird for a fight. As Bolok’s went to confiscate the bird, the gaff hit his femoral artery and was rushed to a provincial hospital, but was pronounced dead on arrival due to heavy blood loss.
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It’s noted that the Philippines has an extensive history of cockfighting, a sport that has been banned since August when it was discovered that fights reportedly contributed to the rise of COVID-19 infections. Prior the ban, the sport was permitted at licensed venues on Sundays and on certain national holidays.
Northern Samar police provincial director Arnel Apud released a statement saying, “I have a heavy heart as we have lost a brother who sacrificed his own life in the name of service. The (Philippine National Police) grieves the untimely death of Lt. Bolok and extends its deepest sympathy to his family and relatives.”
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