hb88 13 fishers from boats battered by Kristine rescued off Samar town

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TACLOBAN CITY – At least 13 fishermen were rescued off the coast of Tagapul-an, Samar after their fishing boats were battered by strong winds and heavy rains due to Severe Tropical Storm Kristine (international name: Trami).

Based on the report of the Tagapul-an municipal police station, one of these fishermen was from Cataingan, Masbate while the were from Tabango, Leyte.

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The fisherman rescued from Cataingan, Masbate was identified as Jerry Mondido, 42.

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The fisherman was found at about 8:30 am on Wednesday, Oct.22, and was brought to the rural health unit where he was provided with food and clothes.

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The 12 other fishermen from Tabango were rescued along the shoreline in Barangay Guinbarucan at about 9 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 24.

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The fishermen were on board of two fishing boats that departed from their village of Inangatan Burabon, Tabango on Wednesday afternoon.

They were identified as Renato Pelayo 58; Ian Piamonte 43; Roni Apondor, 50; Torning Caminiro, 60; Regie Itang, 23; Rekeboy Adol, 53; Ginve Damayo,47; Makoy Damayo, 22; Janpol Harina, 43; Macmac Aldren, 26; Darwin Dela Cruz, 21; and Gankris Ancito, 30.

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