ZAMBOANGA CITY- Six passengers of a distressed vessel were rescued in the waters off Little Coco Island, Basilan Province on Thursday morning, Feb. 17.
A Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) report said BRP Malamawi was traversing the waters off Sibago Island in Basilan Province when they spotted a motor banca with its engine dead.
The Coast Guard vessel immediately approached the distressed boat and rescued six passengers, three of whom were minors.
The vessel was towed to the Zamboanga City seaport while the passengers were turned over to the Philippine Coast Guard Southwestern Mindanao for assistance.
The boat captain said the vessel experienced engine trouble after departing from Basilan for Sacol Island in Zamboanga City.
The boat has been floating in the water for two hours before it was spotted by the PCG.