A FISHING boat carrying nine passengers capsized off Purok Biuco, Barangay Tibanban, Governor Generoso in Davao Oriental on Nov. 2.
The incident occurred around 8:15 a.m. when the boat was en route to Sigaboy Island and began taking on water.
However, all nine individuals, including two boat operators, were rescued by nearby fishing vessels before the arrival of Coast Guard responders.
The Coast Guard Station Davao Oriental is investigating the incident and likely file a charge against the boat operator for failing to coordinate with the agency and for sailing off without the proper permit.
Meanwhile, the identities of the rescued individuals are being withheld pending further investigation.
Photo courtesy of Coast Guard District Southeastern Mindanao
