The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) in Central Visayas successfully rescued 506 passengers from a ship that ran aground in shallow waters off Jagna Port, Bohol, on Saturday, April 19.
According to a report released by the Coast Guard District Central Visayas (CGDCV) on Sunday, the ship was en route to Cagayan de Oro when it veered into shallow waters, approximately 200 meters from the port, due to low tide conditions.
Authorities confirmed that a concerned citizen immediately reported the situation to the Coast Guard Station in Jagna. After verifying the incident with the vessel’s captain, PCG personnel responded quickly and initiated rescue operations.
All passengers were safely returned to shore by the early hours of April 20. No injuries were reported.
The PCG has not yet disclosed the name of the vessel involved. The reason for the grounding was attributed to natural low tide conditions, although a formal investigation is expected to determine whether any procedural lapses contributed to the mishap.
The incident prompted reminders from maritime authorities to maintain communication with port officials when navigating in areas prone to tidal fluctuations.
