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PCG spox Balilo maintains China Coast Guard offered to help injured Filipino fishers
Two Filipino fishermen, Rolando Lumapas and Freddie Legaspi, suffered second-degree burns when their boat's engine exploded 17 nautical miles southwest of Bajo de Masinloc on June 29.
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) deployed BRP Sindangan to rescue the injured fishermen, providing them with first aid.
During the rescue operation, Chinese Coast Guard (CCG) and People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy ships shadowed and attempted to block the BRP Sindangan.
The CCG radioed an offer of help, which the PCG declined, and the fishermen later stated they ignored a CCG offer of assistance due to fear and being informed that the PCG would conduct the rescue.
The PCG successfully outmaneuvered the Chinese vessels and transferred the fishermen for medical aid, and they are currently recovering in a hospital in Olongapo City, Zambales.
Over 60 PCG personnel were awarded the Bronze Cross for their response to the incident, despite the interference from Chinese vessels.
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