A small pumpboat sinks along the Mactan Channel as during the fluvial procession. | Screen grab from contributed video
CEBU CITY, Philippines — A motor banca reportedly sank while joining the Fluvial Procession for the 459th Fiesta Señor on Saturday, January 20.
A spectator during Saturday’s fluvial procession captured on video the moment seawaters entered a motor banca, which was adorned with the fiesta’s gold and red buntings, while sailing within the vicinity of Pier 1.
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The vessel apparently was on its way to Pier 1 after making a turn around the third Cebu-Mactan Bridge.
While the Philippine Coast Guard in Central Visayas (PCG-7) has to provide further detail about the incident, initial reports from the Cebu City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (CCDRRMO) said that the ill-fated boat had six passengers on board.
Fortunately, all of them were rescued, and are now safe from harm.At least 200 vessels – from small fishing boats to yachts – participated in this year’s Fluvial Procession for the Fiesta Señor.
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