Fisher dies, 6 rescued from fishing boat capsized by 'Nando'
COAST Guard rescues fishermen in Santa Ana, Cagayan. (FB)
DAGUPAN CITY -- A fisherman died, six others were rescued, and seven others are missing when their fishing boat capsized in the sea of Barangay San Vicente, Santa Ana, Cagayan at the height of super typhoon "Nando" on Monday.
Coast Guard Station Santa Ana responded to a distress incident involving fishing boat Jobhenz with 13 fishermen onboard.
The watercraft was seeking shelter in the area when successive waves and strong winds caused the boat to tilt and capsize.
They were thrown overboard and
six fishermen were rescued and taken to a hospital.The body of one fisherman was recovered at sea.
Coast Guard Station Santa Ana continues search and rescue efforts for the missing fishermen.