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One killed, 14 rescued from S. Philippine sea mishap

Xinhua, August 4, 2015 Adjust font size:

A crew of a motor vessel died and 14 others were rescued when it sank off southern Philippine province of Zamboanga del Sur, the state disaster risk reduction and management agency said Tuesday.

MV LCT Emilia 2 with 15 crew members on board capsized on Sunday about 1.5 nautical miles southeast off Baganian Peninsula in Tabina town.

The motor vessel came from Cotabato and was bound for Lamitan City in Basilan province when it encountered engine trouble and was hit by big waves.

The survivors were immediately given assistance. Endi