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Six rescued after boat sinks in rough seas off Maguindanao del Norte

From PhilStar · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Six passengers were rescued after their small wooden boat capsized in rough seas off the coast of Datu Blah Sinsuat town in Maguindanao del Norte, Philippines.
  • The Philippine Coast Guard and local emergency responders acted quickly to save the passengers, who were found about two miles offshore.
  • All rescued individuals were taken to a rural health unit for examination and later returned to their barangays, with local officials expressing gratitude for the prompt response.

Six passengers have been safely rescued after their small wooden boat capsized in the territorial waters of Datu Blah Sinsuat town, Maguindanao del Norte. The incident occurred on Wednesday, July 29, approximately two miles off the coast near Barangay Pura, where the municipal government center is located.

Personnel from the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) and civilian emergency responders were immediately dispatched to the scene. They successfully brought the six individuals aboard the capsized vessel to the rural health unit in Barangay Pura for necessary medical examinations.

Local officials, including Datu Blah Sinsuat Mayor Raida Tomawis-Sinsuat and barangay leaders, extended their thanks to the PCG Maguindanao del Norte unit, led by Lieutenant Commander John Paul Cabarrubias. They commended the swift response that ensured the safety of the passengers.

Following their medical checks, the rescued passengers received food and dry clothing from the Datu Blah Sinsuat local government unit. Subsequently, police and PCG personnel facilitated their safe return to their respective barangays within the municipality.

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Originally published by PhilStar in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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