PCG rescues 40 from fishing boat hit by unknown vessel in Occidental Mindoro
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MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) rescued on Tuesday the 40 crew members of a fishing boat in the waters of Occidental Mindoro after it was hit by an unknown vessel.
According to a PCG report, the fishing boat Ron Kirby 4 was anchored off Cabra Island when it was hit by another vessel.
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The impact damaged the outrigger of Ron Kirby 4, but all 40 crew members were unharmed.
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“They were transported by BRP Bagacay to Calatagan Port in Batangas,” the PCG said in a statement.
It added that PCG Station Batangas is investigating and coordinating with other law enforcement agencies, such as the Philippine National Police, to track the unknown vessel that hit Ron Kirby 4.
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