Filipino plunges to death in Pekanbaru

The Jakarta Post, Jakarta | Sun, 03/22/2009 11:44 AM

Filipino Raemon Domilas, 44, died after jumping off the fifth floor of Eka hospital Pekanbaru, Riau, Antara news reported on Sunday.

According to the Bukit Raya police chief Nur Basri, the deceased, who had been working as a ship captain, was undergoing treatment at the hospital.

"The victim suffered a broken neck, arms and legs. According to witnesses, Raemon fell as if he wanted to plunge into a swimming pool," Basri said, adding that the motive established so far is suicide.

He said Raemon was admitted into hospital on Friday and had complained of exhaustion due to insomnia.

"The incident happened so fast, we were not able to save him," Eka hospital medical treatment manager Busman said.

Raemon's remains is currently held at the Ariefin Achmad Pekanbaru general hospital morgue for examination. (amr)