THE Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has rescued two missing Filipino fishermen in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) yesterday, 27 October 2023.
They were fishing in the vicinity waters off Bulig Shoal / First Thomas Shoal when they went missing after their motorbanca ran out of fuel, causing them to be drifted away from their mother boat, FB LANTIS ANDREI, due to strong winds and current.
The Naval Forces West reported the incident to the Coast Guard District Palawan for search and rescue (SAR) augmentation on 26 October 2023.
Immediately, the PCG deployed BRP Sindangan (MRRV-4407) that proceeded to the vicinity waters and successfully located the two missing Filipino fishermen.
The PCG provided them with medical assistance and meals, and turned them over to their mother boat in good physical condition.
