5 rescued as boat capsizes off Masbate

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<div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2019/news/12/05/20191205-masbate-boat-capsized1.jpg"/><figcaption>The boat capsized after it was hit by big waves. <em>Photo courtesy of the Philippine Coast Guard Facebook Page</em></figcaption></figure></div><p>MANILA - Five fishermen were rescued after their boat capsized when it was hit by big waves due to typhoon Tisoy in waters off Barangay Bolo in Masbate on Tuesday.</p><p>The Philippine Coast Guard-Masbate said its personnel immediately conducted search and rescue operation and found the fishermen on top of their capsized boat.</p><div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2019/news/12/05/20191205-masbate-boat-capsized2.jpg"/><figcaption><em>Philippine Coast Guard Facebook Page</em></figcaption></figure></div><p>The rescued fishermen were turned over to the custody of the City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (CDRRMO) – Masbate and then brought to the Masbate Provincial Hospital for medical assistance.</p><p>Their boat was brought to Masbate Port for temporary safekeeping.</p><div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2019/news/12/05/20191205-masbate-boat-capsized3.jpg"/><figcaption><em>Philippine Coast Guard Facebook Page</em></figcaption></figure></div><p>Typhoon Tisoy, the strongest storm to hit the country so far, brought heavy to intense rains and winds in the Bicol Region.</p><p>The storm left at least 9 people dead and some P811 million in agricultural damage, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council.</p><p>Weather bureau Pagasa said the typhoon weakened further as it continued on its way out of the Philippine area of responsibility.</p><p>The storm was last seen 540 kilometers west of Subic, Zambales as of 4 a.m., packing 65 kph winds near the center and 80 kph gusts.</p><div> </div>

<p>MANILA - Five fishermen were rescued after their boat capsized when it was hit by big waves due to typhoon Tisoy in waters off Barangay Bolo in Masbate on Tuesday.</p>

MANILA - Five fishermen were rescued after their boat capsized when it was hit by big waves due to typhoon Tisoy in waters off Barangay Bolo in Masbate on Tuesday.

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5 rescued as boat capsizes off Masbate

5 rescued as boat capsizes off Masbate

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Published Dec 05, 2019 09:09 AM PHT

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