PCG Provides Medical Assistance to Filipino Fishing Boat
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) vessel, BRP Cabra, promptly responded to a distress call from a Filipino fishing boat situated 70 nautical miles southwest of Silanguin Island, Zambales. Upon arrival, the fishermen faced heavy waves and utilized their indigenous boats to transport the PCG medical team for assistance. Unfortunately, the team discovered that the fisherman had no pulse and was already deceased.
To transport the body of the fisherman back to Subic, Zambales, BRP Cabra bravely navigated through the heavy waves to retrieve the deceased using its crane. It is crucial to note that the Chinese Coast Guard vessel CCG-3304, despite being aware of the distress call from the Filipino fishermen, engaged in shadowing that hindered the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) vessel’s efforts to recover the body.
As of 7 PM, BRP Teresa Magbanua is en route to assume responsibility for patrolling the coast of Zambales to address the illegal presence of the Chinese Coast Guard. This follows the commendable efforts of BRP Cabra over the past few days in pushing CCG vessels further from the coast.
The PCG remains steadfast in its commitment to prioritize the welfare and safety of Filipino fishermen. Despite facing wave heights of 3 to 4 meters, the PCG vessels will continue to operate courageously while standing firm against the illegal deployment of Chinese Coast Guard vessels off the coast of Zambales.
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