Motorboat sinks; 34 rescued

CAGAYAN – Twenty-six passengers and eight crews on board a motorboat were rescued a er the vessel capsized at the seaport of Ivana, Batanes on Friday.

Police Regional Office 2 reported that M/B Sto. Tomas was leaving the port at about 9:40 a.m. when the rope of its anchor got entangled with its propeller, causing its engine to malfunction.

Pat. Paul Francis Barsana, officer-on-case, said the crew tried to remove the rope but due to strong waves and current, the motorboat tilted.

The passengers and crew were immediately rescued by authorities.