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Man drowns as pumpboat capsizes in Masbate

By Mar Serrano

December 12, 2018, 6:29 pm

 

LEGAZPI CITY -- A man drowned when his pumpboat capsized on Wednesday morning off Barangay Boca Chica in San Pascual town, Masbate province.

The body of Mark Bartilet, 21, was recovered by fishermen from the waters off the shores of the coastal village at around 5:30 a.m., said Chief Insp. Maria Luisa Calubaquib, Police Regional Office-5 spokesperson.

Calubaquib, quoting a report, said the victim was on board a motorized boat and was sailing towards San Andres town in Quezon when a huge wave hit the vessel, causing it to capsize.

The PRO5 spokesperson said it was not mentioned in the report whether or not the victim had a companion when the sea mishap occurred. (PNA)

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