Missing Quezon fisherman safely returns home on his own

LUCENA CITY – A 60-year-old fisherman who went missing in the waters off Polillo, Quezon, on Nov. 6, safely returned home on his own, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) reported on Monday afternoon.

PCG Northern Quezon said Coast Guard personnel based in Real town confirmed the fisherman’s safe return home after verifying his whereabouts with his family.

The fisherman said his boat ran out of fuel at sea, forcing him to seek temporary shelter in Barangay Kalubakis in Polillo Island in Quezon province because of strong waves and the risk of being swept into dangerous waters

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READ: PCG searches for missing fisherman off Polillo, QuezonWhile taking shelter, he sold his remaining catch to buy additional fuel.

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After securing enough fuel, he resumed fishing before eventually sailing back to Real, where he arrived safely, the Coast Guard said. However, the agency did not specify when he returned home.

On Nov. 6, PCG personnel launched search-and-rescue operations after the fisherman’s family reported him missing.

The fisherman had earlier left for a fishing trip aboard FBCA Triple J, accompanied by four other fishing boats. His vessel reportedly experienced engine trouble near the shoreline, prompting him to return to shore for repairs.

After fixing the problem, he headed back to sea but failed to return, prompting his family to seek Coast Guard assistance./coa