Boatman drowns, 20 tourists rescued after 3 boats capsize off Bohol
PANGLAO, Bohol — A 62-year-old boatman drowned while 20 tourists were rescued after three boats capsized off Gak-ang Island here on Thursday noon.
The fatality was identified as Avenito Vistal, a resident of Inabanga town.
Initial investigation by the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) – Western Bohol showed that the motorboats capsized due to bad weather.
The boats — RBCA Margie 2, RBCA Plaza 2, and RBCA Leah Mae — came from Balicasag Island for a diving and snorkeling tour.
READ:
However, when they were to return to Panglao Island, the boats encountered big waves and strong wind near Gak-ang Island or Cat Island.
Most of the passengers are Koreans.
PCG-Substation in Panglao personnel conducted an immediate rescue operation and rescued 20 passengers.
READ: 3 fishermen rescued from capsized boat off Cavite – PCG
