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Coast Guard seeks public assistance in search for missing Mindoro fisherman
The Philippine Coast Guard has launched a public appeal to help locate Joshua Matugas, a fisherman who went missing at sea off Paluan in Occidental Mindoro. The Coast Guard Station Occidental Mindoro issued the alert on Sunday as search and rescue operations continue.
LSN Philippines ·
CALAPAN CITY — The Philippine Coast Guard is calling on the public to assist in locating a fisherman reported missing off the waters of Paluan, Occidental Mindoro. The missing person has been identified as Joshua Matugas, a resident of Barangay Tayamaan. The Coast Guard Station Occidental Mindoro made the public appeal on Sunday, Oct. 18, urging anyone with information regarding Matugas's whereabouts to contact authorities immediately. Matugas was last reported at sea in the area, prompting the PCG to initiate search and rescue operations. The Coast Guard has not disclosed additional details about the circumstances of his disappearance. Residents and maritime workers in the region are encouraged to report any sightings or relevant information to the nearest Coast Guard station to aid in the ongoing search efforts.