Family rescued after motorcycle falls off bridge in Masbate

A family was rescued after their motorcycle fell off a bridge and into a river in Cataingan, Masbate last Friday.

According to a statement on Sunday from the Philippine National Police, the victims were passing through the bridge connecting Barangat Matubinao and Barangay Osmeña when their motorcycle lost control and fell into the fast-moving waters.

The incident was witnessed by officers of the Cataingan Police, who immediately responded to rescue the stricken family and retrieve the motorcycle.

“Ang kaligtasan ng bawat Pilipino ang laging prayoridad ng ating mga tauhan. Ang mabilis na aksyon na ito ay patunay na handa kaming tumugon sa anumang panganib, kahit sa gitna ng regular na gawain,” shared PNP chief Police General Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr.

(The safety of each Filipino is always the priority of our personnel. This fast action is proof that we are always ready to respond to any danger, even in the middle of our regular operations.)

“Ang kwento ng Masbate ay isang paalala na sa bawat pagsubok, nandiyan ang ating mga kapulisan para sa mamamayan,” he added.

(This story in Masbate is a reminder that in every challenge, our police officers are always here for our citizens.)

All of the family members have returned safely to their home in Placer, Masbate. —Jiselle Anne C. Casucian/RF, GMA Integrated News