Boatman drowns, 20 tourists rescued after boats capsize off Bohol

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Boatman drowns, 20 tourists rescued after 3 boats capsize off Bohol

By: - Correspondent /
/ 09:34 PM September 12, 2024

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.

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The boats — RBCA Margie 2, RBCA Plaza 2, and RBCA Leah Mae — came from Balicasag Island for a diving and snorkeling tour.

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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

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