2 fishermen rescued off Occidental Mindoro

Evelyn Macairan – The Philippine Star April 15, 2024 | 12:00am Responding personnel of the Philippine Coast Guard and a team from the provincial disaster management office spotted Joel Damalerio, 80, and Rolan Ranque, 51, clinging to their boat near Cabra Island. Philippine Coast Guard / Facebook page MANILA, Philippines — Two fishermen were rescued […]

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Evelyn Macairan – The Philippine Star

April 15, 2024 | 12:00am

Responding personnel of the Philippine Coast Guard and a team from the provincial disaster management office spotted Joel Damalerio, 80, and Rolan Ranque, 51, clinging to their boat near Cabra Island.

Philippine Coast Guard / Facebook page

MANILA, Philippines — Two fishermen were rescued after their boat capsized in the waters off Lubang, Occidental Mindoro on Saturday.

Responding personnel of the Philippine Coast Guard and a team from the provincial disaster management office spotted Joel Damalerio, 80, and Rolan Ranque, 51, clinging to their boat near Cabra Island.

The fishermen were brought to a rural health clinic for medical attention. They were found to be in good physical condition.

The boat was towed toward a nearby bamboo raft.