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US Navy says it rescued 3 Pinoy fishers adrift in South China Sea for days
Three Filipino fishermen were rescued by the US Navy's USNS Cesar Chavez in the South China Sea on New Year's Day after their vessel's engine flooded on December 28, leaving them adrift.
The fishermen, who had departed port on December 27 and survived on rationed food and water, were spotted by the cargo ship crew around 12:45 p.m. on January 1.
After being evaluated and found to be in good health by the ship's medical staff, the US Navy coordinated with Philippine officials for their safe return.
The US Navy has notified Philippine authorities and is arranging for the fishermen's repatriation.
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