Manila, July 27 : At least 11 people were missing after a tugboat capsized off Cagayan province in northern Philippines, said Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) Thursday afternoon.
According to the PCG, the tugboat with seven crew onboard went missing in waters off Cagayan province on Wednesday while typhoon Doksuri was battering the area. Four member of the PCG sent to the areas to rescue were also missing.
“The aluminum boat of the PCG personnel capsized due to strong wind and big waves,” the PCG said.
The search and rescue team continued until Thursday morning, but temporarily suspended due to bad weather.
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