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32 tourists rescued in El Nido, Palawan

Jay Zabanal, ABS-CBN News

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. 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.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.

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.

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32 tourists rescued in El Nido, Palawan

Jay Zabanal,

ABS-CBN News

Published February 05, 2018 05:30 PM PHT

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Updated August 23, 2018 01:01 PM PHT

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