Tourists rescued after boat runs aground on coast of Coron, Palawan

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Boat Runs Aground – 25 People Rescued Including 7 Foreigners Off Coast of Coron, Palawan – www.plnmedia.com

A total of 25 passengers, including seven foreign tourists, were rescued from a motorboat which reportedly ran aground off Coron, Palawan, on Monday night.

The Philippines Coast Guard reported the incident on Thursday, saying the M/B Hannah, carrying 25 people developed engine trouble – the boat left Linapacan around 4pm – six hours later the Coast Guard received a report that the boat was stuck in shallow waters near Coron.

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The Coast Guard sent officials to rescue those aboard the boat – the group included Israelis, French and German tourists.

Officials said they will investigate why the boat was traveling so late at night – although it is being speculated that it took several hours before the captain called the Coast Guard for assistance.

 

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