Saturday, September 02, 2006
5 rescued, 2 missing in sea mishap
SIQUIJOR, Siquijor -- Five fishermen were rescued the previous week near the seas off Siquijor by a search and rescue team operation of the Regional Disaster Coordinating Council and the Philippine Airforce.
The rescue was sent out after a fishing boat, FB St. Mary, capsized in the middle of the sea off the island province after encountering huge waves and strong winds while it was sailing back to Basay, Negros Oriental from Plaridel, Misamis Occidental.
The province's civil defense office identified the rescued men as Joel Lapasaran, 21; Junasky Alcantara, 23; Johnny Anlap, 15; and Rommel Noso, 37, all residents of Basay.
As of press time, the other crewmembers missing are Jay Totiac, 30, and Dommy Maganao.
(August 31, 2006 issue)
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