THE Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) and the local government unit (LGU) of Dapitan City said it was able to rescue 12 passengers from a submerged family motorbanca in waters off the vicinity of Dapitan City in Zamboanga del Norte on Sunday, January 7, 2024.
It was reported that PCG and LGU personnel, who were on their way to Dapitan City from Selinog Island, spotted the individuals near a submerged motorbanca and immediately conducted a rescue operation.
The passengers were composed of eight adults, two infants and two children.
According to them, they departed Purok Langaman in Talisay, going to Rizal Shrine, Dapitan City, when the motorbanca’s outrigger was accidentally damaged and caused it to submerge.
The rescued passengers were turned over to the City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office in Dapitan City for further assistance.
(PHOTO CREDIT: PCG Facebook page)