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5 rescued from sinking boat

SunStar Contributed photo April 18, 2021 FIVE passengers of a banca that submerged due to bad weather conditions were rescued by the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) off Pujada Island in Mati, Davao Oriental on Saturday afternoon, April 17, 2021. In a report provided by the Mati City Information Office, the Mati City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office said the passengers came from the Municipality of Lupon and dropped by their relatives in Barangay Macambol, Mati City where they boarded a banca going to the nearby Pujada Island. Upon their departure from Pujada Island around 3 p.m. and as they were passing by the Oak Island, huge waves battered their banca, causing it to submerge.

5 passengers rescued in Davao Oriental

Published April 18, 2021, 12:09 PM The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has rescued five passengers from a capsized motorbanca off the waters of Mati City in Davao Oriental. In an incident report, the PCG said the motorbanca departed from Barangay Macabol, Mati City and was heading to the Vanishing Island in Davao del Norte when the sea mishap occurred. LOOK: Personnel of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) Station Davao Oriental and Special Operations Unit – Southeastern…Posted by Philippine Coast Guard on Saturday, April 17, 2021 While underway, authorities said the motorbanca encountered huge waves, which caused damage to the boat. It eventually capsized. The Coast Guard  immediately deployed a search and rescue team after receiving a distress call from one of the passengers.

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