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Search continues for three Aeta after boat capsizes in Zambales lake
Rescue teams are pressing ahead with efforts to locate three members of an indigenous Aeta community who went missing when their boat overturned in Mapanuepe Lake. The search is focused on finding a 26-year-old woman and two children despite ongoing heavy rainfall in the region.
LSN Philippines ·
SAN ANTONIO, Zambales — Authorities in Zambales have resumed search and rescue operations for three members of the Aeta indigenous community who disappeared after their boat capsized in Mapanuepe Lake in San Marcelino town on Friday.
The missing persons include a 26-year-old woman and two young children. Despite adverse weather conditions marked by persistent heavy rains across the province, rescue teams have remained committed to locating the three individuals.
The boat capsizing incident occurred in the lake located in San Marcelino municipality. Local authorities and rescue personnel have been coordinating response efforts as the search operation continues through challenging weather conditions.
The incident highlights the risks faced by indigenous communities in the region who rely on water-based transportation. Authorities have not provided additional details regarding the circumstances that led to the boat's overturning or the exact timing of the incident.