Boat capsizes off Cagayan waters; 14 fishmen rescued

CALAYAN, Cagayan -- Fourteen fishermen were rescued when their boat capsized in the waters off this town Monday, Nov. 20.

The Philippine Coast Guard said the fishermen were onboard MB Agalexa 2 when they encountered rough seas within vicinity of Ensenada Point off Camiguin Island.

The PCG substations in Calayan and Camiguin Island sent deployable response group teams to conduct search and rescue operations.

Three motorized boats rescued the 14 fishermen and brought them to Camiguin Island.

The fishermen were declared to be in good physical condition by the rural health unit.