MANILA, Philippines – Itinigil na ng Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) ang search, rescue, at retrieval operations para sa nawawalang motorboat na MBCA Amejara sa karagatan ng Davao Occidental, isang buwan matapos itong mawala noong Enero 19.
Sa inilabas na pahayag nitong Huwebes, sinabi ng Coast Guard District Southeastern Mindanao (CGDSEM) na ginamit ang lahat ng available na surface, aerial, at coastal monitoring assets sa mga itinakdang search areas, kabilang ang projected drift paths batay sa lagay ng panahon at oceanographic assessments.
“Throughout this period, all available surface, aerial, and coastal monitoring assets were deployed across designated search areas, including projected drift paths determined through prevailing weather conditions and oceanographic assessments,” ayon sa CGDSEM.
“Through these concerted efforts, one survivor was successfully rescued. Despite extended search coverage and continuous inter-agency coordination, no additional survivors were located,” dagdag nito.
Ang bangka ay may sakay na 15 katao—11 pasahero at apat na crew—nang mawala habang patungo mula Sarangani patungong Governor Generoso, Davao Oriental. Huling namataan ang sasakyang-dagat sa karagatan ng Sarangani. Noong Enero 24, iniulat ng Coast Guard na limang bangkay na pinaniniwalaang mula sa naturang bangka ang natagpuan. Pinalawak din ang search operations hanggang sa karagatan ng Indonesia sa pag-asang makahanap pa ng mga survivor.
“To the families and loved ones of those who remain missing, CGDSEM conveys its deepest sympathies and unwavering solidarity. We acknowledge the profound pain and uncertainty brought by this tragedy,” ayon sa CGDSEM.
“CGDSEM assures the public that any verified information, credible reports, or recovered materials possibly related to MBCA AMEJARA will continue to be received, evaluated, and acted upon accordingly, should circumstances warrant further action,” dagdag pa nito. RNT
