32 tourists rescued in El Nido, Palawan
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32 tourists rescued in El Nido, Palawan
Jay Zabanal,
ABS-CBN News
Published Feb 05, 2018 05:30 PM PHT
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Updated Aug 23, 2018 01:01 PM PHT
Thirty-two tourists were rescued from a distressed boat near Cadlao Island in El Nido by the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) Station El Nido last Friday night.
Thirty-two tourists were rescued from a distressed boat near Cadlao Island in El Nido by the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) Station El Nido last Friday night.
According to PCG, they received a report at around 8 p.m. that a motor boat, MBCA Mellow Yellow, needed assistance.
According to PCG, they received a report at around 8 p.m. that a motor boat, MBCA Mellow Yellow, needed assistance.
They immediately coordinated with Palawan Rescue 165 for a joint search and rescue operation due to the large number of passengers.
They immediately coordinated with Palawan Rescue 165 for a joint search and rescue operation due to the large number of passengers.
The search and rescue operation began around 9 p.m. and was successfully concluded before 10 p.m.
The search and rescue operation began around 9 p.m. and was successfully concluded before 10 p.m.
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Among the rescued passengers were 23 Filipinos, 2 Swedes, 2 Americans, 2 British, and 3 Slovenians. They were reported to be in good condition.
Among the rescued passengers were 23 Filipinos, 2 Swedes, 2 Americans, 2 British, and 3 Slovenians. They were reported to be in good condition.
The boat captain was advised to present a certificate of seaworthiness before the vessel can be allowed to resume operation.
The boat captain was advised to present a certificate of seaworthiness before the vessel can be allowed to resume operation.
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