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Fisherman and young son rescued after going missing off Biliran
A father and his seven-year-old child have been found safe after becoming stranded in waters near Biliran province. The pair were located by local disaster response personnel following their disappearance during a fishing expedition.
LSN Philippines ·
A fisherman and his seven-year-old son have been rescued after going missing during a fishing trip in Biliran province. The Kawayan Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (MDRRMO) confirmed the pair were found stranded in maritime areas near Maripipi on Monday.
According to the MDRRMO report, personnel from the local disaster management office coordinated the search and rescue operation that led to the discovery. The exact circumstances of how the father and son became stranded were not immediately detailed in initial reports.
The successful rescue comes as a relief to the family and underscores the importance of coordinated emergency response efforts in maritime communities. Local authorities did not provide additional information regarding the condition of the rescued individuals or the specific details of their ordeal at sea.