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PCG rescues 23 from partially submerged boat off Masbate
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) rescued 23 individuals, including 20 passengers and three crew members, from the recreational boat Harlyn, which partially sank off San Pascual, Masbate.
The incident occurred on Saturday when the boat, en route to Sombrero Island, struck an unidentified hard object, causing it to take on water.
The PCG received the distress call and launched a search and rescue operation, locating the vessel half-submerged near Sombrero Island.
All rescued individuals were safely transported to Sombrero Island and were reported to be uninjured.
An investigation into the exact cause of the incident is currently ongoing.
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