The Philippine Navy rescued 121 people from a boat that lost engine power, ran out of fuel and suffered communication failures while sailing in the Sulu Sea. The J Sayang 1 was found drifting off the coast of Tawi-Tawi archipelago after six days at sea. Passengers and crew, all Filipinos, were psychologically distressed but otherwise physically well.
Manila, Philippines —The Philippine Navy rescued 121 people aboard a boat six days after it went adrift at sea, officials said Wednesday.
Its 106 passengers and 15 crew members, all Filipinos, were “psychologically distressed after days of limited food and water” but were otherwise physically well, the statement said.
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