PCG intensifies search, rescue operation for missing crew member of capsized vessel off Northern Samar

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00:00The search-and-rescue operation is ongoing for a missing crew member after a cargo vessel sank off northern Samar.

00:08Mariners in the area are advised to exercise caution due to rough sea condition.

00:13Philippine Information Agency Eastern Visayas' Rayyan Arinto gives us an update live via phone patch. Good evening, Rayyan.

00:20Yes, Joe. The Philippine Coast Guard continues its active search-and-rescue operation for a missing crew member of the cargo vessel MD Jarlene Katniss

00:31which sank off the coast of La Visayas' northern Samar due to rough seas.

00:36More vessels have been deployed to intensify the search for the missing crew member after the vessel went down yesterday afternoon.

00:43This morning, the Office of Civil Defense in Eastern Visayas has coordinated with the Tactical Operations Group 8 based in Tacloban City

00:51to deploy an air asset for search-and-retrieval operations.

00:55The OCD also provided hygiene kits for the rescued crew while arranging transportation in coordination with the vessel's local authorities and its central Visayas counterpart.

01:07So far, 14 individuals have been accounted for, 13 rescued alive, 1 confirmed dead, and 1 still missing.

01:14Joint efforts by the Coast Guard, the Municipality of Allen, and nearby towns of northern Samar have been underway since this morning to expedite the search.

01:24The Philippine Coast Guard has also issued an advisory urging all ships and sea crafts transiting northern Samar to take extra precautions due to prevailing rough sea conditions.

01:35In a separate incident last Sunday, 2 lives were lost in a motorboat capsize in Lauang, northern Samar after being struck by strong waves.

01:44Authorities continue to appeal to mariners to exercise caution as weather conditions in the area remain unpredictable.

01:52From the Philippine Information Agency, Eastern Visayas, with reports from Aileen Diaz of PAA Northern Samar, this is Rayan Arinto, Balitang Pampansa.

02:01Thank you so much, Rayan Arinto from Philippine Information Agency, Eastern Visayas. Good evening.

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