Dancer Falls Off Stage and Dies During Pageant
CEBU CITY – A dancer died after falling off the stage during a pageant.
A tragic incident unfolded during the “Enchantress of Inayawan 2024” beauty pageant in Cebu City on Wednesday night, resulting in the untimely death of a guest dancer identified as Juala Aniscal Gabor. The event, which was part of the fiesta celebrations of Barangay Inayawan, turned sorrowful when Juala, who had just performed with her group, fainted and fell while descending the stage stairs.
Reports and video footage revealed that Juala lost consciousness and tumbled down the stairs, prompting immediate action from Barangay personnel. Emergency responders from the barangay quickly attended to her and transported her to the nearest hospital. Despite their prompt intervention and the efforts of medical staff, Juala passed away a few hours later while still under treatment.
Barangay Captain Kirk Repollo expressed profound sorrow over the incident, describing it as unprecedented in the context of their fiesta activities. In his statement, Captain Repollo extended heartfelt condolences to Juala’s family, acknowledging the gravity of their loss. He also announced that the barangay would provide financial assistance to cover funeral and related expenses to support the grieving family during this difficult time.
The local community has been deeply affected by the tragic event, with many mourning the loss of the young dancer. Officials are currently investigating whether Juala had any pre-existing health conditions that might have contributed to the incident. The investigation aims to understand better what led to the unfortunate collapse.
Captain Repollo has requested prayers for Juala’s soul, emphasizing the impact of this loss on the community and highlighting the barangay’s commitment to supporting the dancer’s family. The incident underscores the need for vigilance in ensuring the safety and well-being of performers during such public events.