Joy Adalia
Shoppers at SM Megamall in Mandaluyong City, Philippines, who were enjoying a fun-filled Valentine’s Day were shocked to see the lifeless body of a woman wearing a green shirt and khaki pants sprawled on the floor of the mall’s lowest floor.
As of press time, the woman’s name has not been released and no other details have been made available. Photos of the woman shocked netizens as they soon became viral on social media.
Several versions of the story also appeared on social media, with some people claiming that the woman did not jump from one of the upper floors (reports are conflicting but it was believed she came from the fourth or fifth floor) but was merely cavorting with friends and sitting on the railing when she accidentally lost her balance and slipped towards the ground while shouting “Walang forever! (There is no forever!)”
Some of those who witnessed the incident claimed that it took the guards a long time before they did something and no even tried to help the woman for some time.
The management of SM Megamall has yet to issue an official statement regarding the incident, possibly pending internal investigation as to what exactly happened. With the mall having plenty of CCTVs, the answer to the big question might soon be answered with the mall’s statement.
Here are some of the photos taken right after the incident:
https://twitter.com/princekurt16/status/698870878445002752
https://twitter.com/PaulalaSerrano/status/698872463980007424
This day ends with a tragedy. 🙁 Sympathies for the girl who jumped to her death in Megamall, her family, & friends. May they all find peace.
— E (@paanipedro) February 14, 2016
https://twitter.com/GioseppeTabs/status/698832406594211840
UPDATE:
SM Supermalls Senior Vice President Steven Tan issued the following statement before noon on February 15:
“A woman fell at Building B in SM Megamall. She was immediately rushed to the hospital by the mall personnel. The mall security and the local authorities are currently investigating the matter. We will cooperate for further inquiry.”
