R.I.P. Anjanette CABIGON (46)

Fatal accident near Shete

Saturday, March 28th, 2015 a safari-Jeep with several tourists capsized on the dirt road near Shete on the way to the Natural Pool at Conchi. The vacation of three American/Filipino nurses came to an abrupt end because one of them came from underneath the jeep; Anjanette Cabigon broke her neck and died instantly.

The jeep was capsized on a moderately sloping portion of the road about 600 meters from Shete. The road here is basically OK. Therefore the emergency services could reach the spot well.

The forensic team conducted an investigation.

Police believes that there has been a failed switch maneuver on the slope upwards, resulting in the jeep going slowly backwards after which the driver lost control of the wheel and then the Jeep capsized.

There was no alcohol involved and as far as we know, the tourists used a seat belt.

Although the road at the scene of the accident is not dangerous, Arikok will further analyse the two routes to Conchi in the coming weeks and together with our partners we will study if there are possible measures to improve safety and access for emergency services.

Parke Arikok will also do additional surveillance in the coming holidays around Easter, explicitly trying to ensure that 4×4 vehicles are not driving too fast (up to 20km/h) in the park and that all visitors observe the safety rules.

Parke Arikok has canceled the Movie Night last Saturday to honor the deceased. Board, management and employees of Arikok are shocked about the fatal accident and wish family and friends of Anjanette Cabigon much strength.

May she rest in Peace. Amen.

On behalf of Fundación Parke Nacional Arikok

Emil ter Horst, Director