Philippine Coast Guard’s search and rescue team saves two senior citizens whose boat capsized off Pagadian City in Zamboanga del Sur from danger. (Photo from the Philippine Coast Guard)
MANILA, Philippines — Two elderly individuals were rescued from a boat that capsized off Pagadian City in Zamboanga del Sur, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said.
PCG’s search and rescue team on Monday saved the two Barangay Bulanit residents, identified as Victoria Baylosis, 65; and Minggoy Dipanaga, 60, from danger after big waves knocked down their small boat.
“According to the rescued individuals, they departed Barangay Santiago en route to Barangay Bulanit onboard a banca that capsized due to big waves,” the PCG said in a statement on Tuesday.
PCG’s search and rescue team ferried the seniors to their residence in Barangay Bulanit after ensuring that they were in good physical condition. —Maria Liezl Projella, trainee
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