A 32-year-old fisherman from Subic, Zambales was rescued by the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) after drifting at sea for five days off Bajo de Masinloc,
In a statement, the PCG said the rescue was carried out on March 20 during Maritime Patrol and Search and Rescue Operations in the area.
The fisherman, a resident of Barangay Wawanway, was reported missing after his service boat, Bebelot, operating under FB Gabriel Geruz 6, failed to return.
Information on his last known position was obtained in coordination with BRP Cape San Agustin. Upon arrival at the reported location, the PCG conducted search operations and eventually spotted the missing boat approximately 78.98 nautical miles west of Capon Grande, Zambales.
Editor’s Note: This is an updated article. Originally posted with the headline: “Missing fisherman rescued after 5 days at sea off Bajo de Masinloc”
