World · Philippines Bureau
Missing Quezon fisherman returns safely after week at sea
A 60-year-old fisherman who disappeared in waters off Polillo, Quezon, has returned home safely, the Philippine Coast Guard confirmed Monday. The fisherman went missing on November 6 and made his way back independently.
LSN Philippines ·
LUCENA CITY — The Philippine Coast Guard reported Monday that a 60-year-old fisherman who vanished in the waters off Polillo, Quezon, has returned home safely on his own.
Personnel from the PCG Northern Quezon station, based in Real town, verified the fisherman's safe return and confirmed his whereabouts following the discovery.
The fisherman had been missing since November 6, when he failed to return from his usual fishing activities in the Polillo waters east of mainland Quezon province. Details surrounding his disappearance and the circumstances of his return remain under review by Coast Guard authorities.
The incident marks another rescue case in Philippine waters, where fishing activities continue to pose risks to maritime workers despite improved safety protocols and monitoring systems. The Coast Guard regularly patrols regional fishing grounds to ensure the safety of local fishing communities.