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Coast Guard launches search for missing fisherman in Marinduque waters
Authorities have initiated a search-and-rescue operation in Marinduque after discovering an empty fishing vessel off a coastal barangay. The 54-year-old fisherman remains unaccounted for.
LSN Philippines ·
Coast Guard personnel and disaster response teams launched search operations on Tuesday following the discovery of an unmanned fishing boat off Barangay Pinggan in Gasan, Marinduque. The vessel's operator, a 54-year-old fisherman, has not been located.
The Coast Guard Sub-Station Gasan coordinated with the Gasan Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office to conduct the rescue mission. The discovery of the abandoned boat prompted immediate action to locate the missing fisherman and assess his condition.
Search efforts are ongoing as authorities work to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident. Coastal and maritime operations in the area have been coordinated to assist in locating the missing man. Further updates are expected as the operation continues.