20 rescued after passenger boat capsizes off Romblon town

ALL SAFE Rescuers assist 20 people after the passenger boat MB Stella Gwen 2 capsized near Sitio Guiob in Barangay Talisay, Calatrava, Romblon, on Monday afternoon. All 20 passengers and crew members were reported safe. —PHOTO COURTESY OF CALATRAVA PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICE

CALAPAN CITY—Twenty people were rescued after a passenger boat capsized off Calatrava, Romblon, on Monday afternoon, police said.

The motorized boat MB Stella Gwen 2 capsized near Sitio Guiob in Barangay Talisay after strong waves damaged its outrigger, causing the vessel to lose stability, according to a police report.

Those aboard were 13 police officers, four civilian passengers and three crew members.

All 20 were accounted for and reported safe and in good condition. No casualties were reported.

Coordination

Police personnel immediately responded after receiving the report and coordinated with concerned authorities in the rescue operation.

The passengers and crew were brought to safety while authorities documented the incident.

Police were investigating the circumstances surrounding the mishap.