Fastcraft capsized off Sibonga; rescue on for 53 passengers, 7 crew

Philippine Coast Guard in Central Visayas conducts a rescue of passengers of MV Siargao Princess, which capsized off the coast of Sibonga town due to big waves past 11 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 7, 2019. | PCG-7 PHOTO

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Philippine Coast Guard in Central Visayas is conducting rescue operations on a fastcraft that has capsized someLieutenant Junior Grade Michael Encina, the spokesperson of PCG-7, said they received a report at past 11 a.m. on Thursday, November 7, 2019, that MV Siargao Princess, which left Loon town in Bohol at 9:30 a.m.,There were 53 passengers and seven crew on board the vessel, according to PCG-7.

The PCG-7 is currently consolidating the number of passengers that are on board the vessel as the rescue operation continues.“Ongoing pa po ang Search ang Rescue Operations. We also ask Cencom to fly helicopters… air assets nila, Marina to check documents, PNP Maritime to augment in operations and the LGU and MDRRMC of Carcar, Argao and Sibonga,” said Encina.

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