Fisherman Rescued Amid Strong Waves

PAGUDPUD, Ilocos Norte (Jan. 12) – A fisherman was rescued by fellow fishermen when the former’s boat capsized due to strong waves off Brgy.Pasaleng, here.

Pasaleng Brgy. Chairman Efren Tapia reported that Cris Ocampo, resident of said barangay, went fishing when he encountered strong waves which damaged his small watercraft.

Ocampo drifted for nearly two hours in the sea until he was rescued by Bonifacio Tactacan, who braved the pounding waves.