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Coast Guard rescues woman from cliff in Batangas
The Philippine Coast Guard responded to a distress call in Balete, Batangas, on Thursday to assist a woman in danger near a seaside cliff. The successful rescue operation was coordinated with local barangay officials.
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The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) Batangas Station dispatched personnel from its Balete sub-station on Thursday, August 27, to rescue a distressed woman located near a cliff along the shoreline in Balete, Batangas. The operation was initiated following a report from the village chief of Barangay San Sebastian alerting authorities to the woman's precarious situation.
PCG personnel responded promptly to the scene and successfully assisted the woman to safety. The exact circumstances surrounding the woman's presence near the cliff were not immediately detailed, though authorities confirmed the rescue was completed without further incident.
The rescue operation underscores the Philippine Coast Guard's ongoing commitment to maritime safety and emergency response across coastal communities in the region. The PCG Batangas Station continues to monitor coastal areas and respond to distress calls from residents in nearby municipalities.