Sunday, June 22, 2008

4 MV Princess survivors saved in Romblon

Four survivors of the ill-fated MV Princess of the Stars were rescued by police and barangay officials after they were found floating off the coast of San Fernando town of Sibuyan island in Romblon province.

Inspector Reynaldo Reyes, chief of San Fernando Police, identified the survivors as Renato Lanurias, one of the ship’s crew; Jesus Gica, Jessie Buot and Oliver Amorel.   

They were found near Barangay Mabini.

Of the four survivors, two were injured. Lanurias has a wound in the face while Gica has a laceration on the head.

Reyes said police and barangay officials are monitoring five towns where the waves might take the victims. These towns include Mabini, Espana, Mabulo, Agtua and Taclobo.

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