Passenger vessel runs aground, 506 passengers rescued
CEBU, Philippines — Over 500 passengers aboard a vessel from Bohol bound for Cagayan de Oro were rescued after the ship ran aground in shallow waters about 200 meters off Jagna Port on the night of April 19, 2025.
According to the report of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), they responded after a concerned citizen reported that MV Lite Ferry 5 drifted due to low tide while maneuvering to depart.
A total of 506 passengers were safely brought back to port by dawn on April 20, with no reported injuries.
The rescue was made possible through the coordinated efforts of the PCG, Philippine Navy, Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office of Jagna, Bantay Dagat, and local fisherfolk.
Initial inspections found no internal hull damage, but a full marine safety and environmental assessment is ongoing. As of press time, a tugboat from Cebu was en route to help extract the vessel. (CEBU NEWS)
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