18 boat passengers rescued off Sulu

By Al Jacinto

Jul 27, 2021 12:35 am

ZAMBOANGA CITY: The Philippine Navy rescued 18 passengers of a motorboat, battered by huge waves and strong winds while sailing to Basilan province from the southern province of Sulu on Sunday, officials said on Monday.

Col. Hernani Songano, commander of the Naval Task Group-Sulu and the 4th Marine Brigade, said the passengers of the MB Bongarita – 12 adults and six minors – were taken to a hospital in Sulu's Luuk town for medical examination after the Sunday rescue.

ALL SAFE A photo released by the 11th Infantry Division shows Navy personnel rescuing passengers of the MB Bongarita after being battered by huge waves off Sulu province on July 25, 2021. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

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