Fishing vessel sinks off Tawi-Tawi; 7 Chinese rescued

(Updated 1:14 p.m.) At least seven Chinese were rescued after a fishing vessel they were riding sank off Tawi-Tawi province in Mindanao early Wednesday.

 

Initial reports reaching the Philippine Coast Guard indicated the vessel caught fire sank off Mapun town in Tawi-Tawi at about 7 a.m., radio dzBB reported.

 

Fishermen aboard a passing boat saw them and offered assistance.

 

The Chinese fishermen were being brought to Puerto Princesa in Palawan as of Wednesday noon, according to an updated dzBB report. — Joel Locsin/RSJ, GMA News