TWO MAJOR INJURIES AT SEA, RECORDED TODAY
LCT PACIFICA 3, SINKS IN SURIGAO DEL NORTE; 32 CREW, RESCUED SAFELY
A maritime emergency occurred in the waters of Dapa, Surigao del Norte after the sea vessel LCT Pacifica 3 sank due to bad weather this Thursday, April 30.
Based on an official report from the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), the ship was sailing from Claver, Surigao del Norte to Dapa when it was caught by huge waves and strong winds opposite Brgy. Corregidor. Due to the force of nature, the ship completely split into two parts before it completely sank.
Despite the dangerous situation, authorities were able to respond quickly and successfully subjected all 32 crew members to a rescue operation. Currently, the PCG remains in the area for a thorough damage assessment. The agency is also prioritizing monitoring around the sunken ship to ensure that no oil spill or any threat of pollution that could harm the province's marine environment occurs.
GIANT WHALE, WASHED ON CATANDUANES BEACH
Photo: MDRRMO Viga
Residents of Viga, Catanduanes were shocked after the discovery of a large whale that was no longer alive and washed ashore on the beach of Sitio Iho, Brgy. Batohonan this Thursday, April 30.
The Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (MDRRMO) immediately contacted the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) to examine the remains of the said marine mammal. According to authorities, the assessment is important to determine the exact cause of the animal's death—whether it was due to natural causes, illness, or if it was related to pollution and human activities in the ocean.
Aside from the examination, BFAR is also focusing on the proper disposal or burial process for the whale. This aims to prevent bad odors and health threats that its decomposition may cause to nearby communities, while adhering to existing environmental guidelines.
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