The Coast Guard District Northeastern Mindanao has rescued 11 passengers of a submerged motorbanca in the vicinity waters off Day-asan, Surigao City, yesterday, 22 July 2023.

Onboard a rubber boat, the PCG SAR team rescued the passengers and brought them to the Coast Guard Special Operations Unit Boathouse for further assistance.

Investigation revealed that at around 3:30PM, they departed from a floating resort in Day-asan, Surigao City, en route to Surigao City on board MBCA JUSTIN when they ran aground at the shallow waters off Buntog Bato, Day-asan.

This incident caused the engine to malfunction, resulting in the shafting and dismantling of the propeller.

Eventually, the motorbanca submerged.

PCG personnel ensured that the rescued individuals were in good physical condition before allowing them to return home.

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