AGROUND. The barge that ran aground in Barangay Bangan. Botolan, Zambales on Sunday afternoon (Oct. 30, 2022). Five of its crew members were rescued on Monday (Oct. 31, 2022) while one is still missing. (Photo courtesy of Botolan LGU)
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga – Five crew members were rescued while one is still missing when a barge ran aground in Barangay Bangan, Botolan, Zambales Sunday afternoon.
Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) substation commander Petty Officer 3rd Class Mar Marasigan said in a radio interview that three of the crew members were rescued at 7 a.m. Monday while the two others who were still inside the barge were rescued around 1 p.m.
Marasigan said search and rescue operation is still ongoing for the one missing.
He said the barge with six crew members was about to be brought to a safer place around 5 p.m. Sunday due to strong waves brought by Severe Tropical Storm Paeng.
However, the rope being used by the tugboat in pulling the barge was reportedly snapped. (PNA)
