69 passengers, 5 crew of troubled motor banca rescued in Cebu

Some of the passengers rescued after the banca they were riding for Bohol was damaged due to big waves. CDN PHOTO/TONEE DESPOJO

CEBU CITY – The passengers and crew members of a distressed motor banca bound for Getafe, Bohol were rescued in the seawaters of Gilutungan, Cordova town, Cebu at past 7 a.m. on Tuesday morning (October 30).

MBCA MEME 5, which has at least 69 passengers and 5 crew members, encountered an engine trouble and incurred hull damage.

Rescuers and the medical team of the Philippine Coast Guard divers are now at the area to give assistance.

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