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Two men rescued from raging river in Occidental Mindoro
Responders in Magsaysay town successfully rescued two men who became stranded while gathering firewood in a river swollen by strong currents. The operation was completed without reported injuries.
LSN Philippines ·
CALAPAN CITY — Two men were pulled to safety Tuesday after becoming trapped in a river in Magsaysay, Occidental Mindoro, while collecting wood. The Magsaysay Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (MDRRMO) dispatched responders after receiving an emergency report of the men caught in the middle of the waterway by powerful river currents. Rescue teams responded swiftly to the distress call, navigating the hazardous conditions to reach the stranded individuals. The men were successfully brought to shore without reported casualties. The incident underscores the dangers posed by strong river currents, particularly during periods when water levels rise due to heavy flows.