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28 Rescued, 4 Still Missing After Dive Yacht Sinks Off Palawan
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Twenty eight people were rescued by the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) while four individuals are still missing after a dive yacht M/Y "Dream Keeper" sank in the vicinity waters off Tubbataha, Palawan on Sunday, April 30.
"As of this report, the joint SAR [Search and Rescue] team from different agencies, units, and organizations has rescued 28 people, while four remain missing. The progress report on the SAR operations will follow soon," PCG said in a statement.
According to reports, the PCG Command Center received information from the Coast Guard District Palawan about the sinking of the dive yacht at around 6:49 a.m. today.
The M/Y "Dream Keeper" departed from San Remegio, Cebu City, on April 27, at 4:00 p.m. and arrived at Tubbataha Reef at around 10:00 p.m. on April 29.
The PCG dispatched BRP Melchora Aquino (MRRV-9702) to conduct search and rescue (SAR) operations in the area.
The Coast Guard Sub-Station Tubbataha also augmented the SAR operations, along with other dive boats in the vicinity.
"As of this report, the joint SAR [Search and Rescue] team from different agencies, units, and organizations has rescued 28 people, while four remain missing. The progress report on the SAR operations will follow soon," PCG said in a statement.
According to reports, the PCG Command Center received information from the Coast Guard District Palawan about the sinking of the dive yacht at around 6:49 a.m. today.
The M/Y "Dream Keeper" departed from San Remegio, Cebu City, on April 27, at 4:00 p.m. and arrived at Tubbataha Reef at around 10:00 p.m. on April 29.
The PCG dispatched BRP Melchora Aquino (MRRV-9702) to conduct search and rescue (SAR) operations in the area.
The Coast Guard Sub-Station Tubbataha also augmented the SAR operations, along with other dive boats in the vicinity.
Apr 30, 2023
