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Worker hangs self rather than go blind

- Nestor Etolle -

MANILA, Philippines - A 25-year-old utility worker reportedly decided to end his life after he found out that he had an eye ailment that may eventually lead to blindness.

The body of Arnold Cava, a stay-in laborer, was discovered by his co-workers hanging by the water tank at the basement of Manila Residences in Ermita yesterday morning.

Senior Police Officer 4 Gerardo Rivera said Cava used a tire wire looped around his neck with the other end tied to the water tank.

Cava left three suicide notes wherein he asked forgiveness from his co-workers and relatives he might have wronged.

He said he found out that he had been adopted. He also said his vision was blurred.

“I don’t want to be a burden to my family in case I become blind. I’d rather end my life,” he wrote in his suicide note.

Cava’s co-workers described him as efficient and a workaholic, according to Rivera.                                       

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ARNOLD CAVA

CAVA

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GERARDO RIVERA

MANILA RESIDENCES

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SENIOR POLICE OFFICER

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