BRP Emilio Jacinto (PS-35), one of three Jacinto-class patrol vessels in Philippine Navy (PN) service, on Tuesday successfully rescued 10 distressed fishermen who were stranded off Recto Bank, Kalayaan Island Group since Dec. 5.
Western Command spokesperson 1st Lt. Cheryl Tindog said the 10 fishermen are now in stable condition.
BRP Emilio Jacinto is expected to arrive in Camp Gen. Artemio Ricarte in Puerto Princesa,
Once there, the fishermen will be treated at the field hospital located there.
She identified the rescued fishermen of M/B "3 Sisters 98" as: Jessie Salac, Pedro Cabago, Reynald Cabago, Melvin Aquino, Jherson Recacurva, Benjie Bagao, Arislit Ray El Sy, Erlan Sagang, Danilo Layan, and Jayven Secor.
The fishermen got stuck on Recto Bank after their boat suffered engine trouble.
Tindog said the PN had received a distress call from the fishermen on Dec. 5.
A Nomad plane from the Philippine Air Force was sent first to air drop food, water, and medicines for the fishermen.
The PN also sent its rescue team but it returned after the patrol boat was unable to withstand big waves.
http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=1&sid=&nid=1&rid=595479
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