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Philippine Coast Guard searches for missing fisherman near Polillo Island
A 60-year-old fisherman from Real town in Quezon province has gone missing after setting out on a fishing expedition Friday. The Philippine Coast Guard has launched search and rescue operations in waters off Polillo Island.
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The Philippine Coast Guard's Northern Quezon station initiated search operations for the missing fisherman, who departed around midday Friday aboard the fishing vessel FBCA Triple J. The vessel was operating in waters off Polillo Island when contact with the fisherman was lost.
The missing man is a resident of Real town in Quezon province. Details regarding the circumstances of his disappearance remain under investigation as rescue personnel continue operations in the area.
The PCG-Northern Quezon station coordinated the search effort to locate the missing fisherman. Maritime authorities have not released additional information regarding the search scope or expected duration of rescue operations.
The incident underscores ongoing maritime safety concerns in Philippine waters, where fishermen regularly operate in challenging ocean conditions.