Red tide downs six in Capiz

Six persons in Ivisan town fell ill after eating green shell or “tahong” believed to be contaminated with red tide. Among the victims are couple Edwin and Elvie Teodoro, and their neighbor Vilma Vista, all of Cabugao village, Ivisan, who were brought to the town’s rural health unit November 12. Before serving “tahong” for dinner even of November 11, Edwin fed some of the green shellfish to his dog to make sure it was safe for eating. The couple decided to eat the shells after nothing happened to the dog.