Search for 34 missing cockfighting gamblers points to volcanic lake

Dozens of cockfighting enthusiasts who vanished three years ago in the Philippines may have been killed and dumped in Taal Lake, near an active volcano. The 34 missing men, accused of fixing cockfights, prompted a suspect to confess to their murder on national television. The industry, which saw a shift to livestreamed matches during the pandemic, rakes in millions in earnings but came under scrutiny following the disappearances. Authorities plan to investigate the claim and may deploy divers to search for human remains in the lake.