World · Philippines Bureau
Two missing Batangas fishermen rescued after nearly 20 hours at sea
The Philippine Coast Guard located two fishermen who went missing in Balayan Bay early Thursday morning. The men were found safe in waters off Lemery after almost a full day of search operations.
LSN Philippines ·
LUCENA CITY — Two fishermen reported missing in Balayan Bay, Batangas, have been found safe, the Philippine Coast Guard announced Friday. The men disappeared early Thursday morning, prompting a search operation that stretched nearly 20 hours. The PCG-Batangas station confirmed that fellow fishermen spotted the motorized vessel carrying the missing men in waters off Barangay Anak Dagat in Lemery. The successful recovery came after coordinated efforts between the Coast Guard and local fishing communities who provided crucial assistance in locating the craft. Details regarding the circumstances of their disappearance and the condition of the recovered fishermen remain under investigation. The incident underscores ongoing safety concerns for small fishing vessels operating in Philippine waters, where weather conditions and maritime hazards pose regular risks to fishing communities.