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Four rescued from grounded vessel off Palawan island
A pregnant woman and three others were safely evacuated after their motorized boat ran aground near Somaco Island in Culion, Palawan on Wednesday. The Philippine Coast Guard and local disaster officials coordinated the rescue operation.
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Four passengers, including a pregnant woman, were rescued after their motorized boat became grounded near Somaco Island off the coast of Culion town in Palawan province on Wednesday, October 15, authorities said.
The Philippine Coast Guard Sub-Station in Culion responded to the incident in coordination with the Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (MDRRMO). Personnel from both agencies worked together to evacuate the stranded passengers from the vessel.
The rescue operation was completed successfully with all four individuals brought to safety. No injuries were reported among those evacuated. The incident highlights the ongoing maritime safety operations conducted by the Coast Guard across the region's waters.
The Coast Guard Sub-Station maintains regular patrols and emergency response capabilities across Palawan's coastal areas to ensure the safety of mariners and passengers traveling through the region's waters.