Search continues for missing village councilor in Bohol
TAGBILARAN CITY, Bohol — Search and rescue operations for a village councilor who fell from his motorized boat while fishing in the waters of Loay, Bohol, continued on Wednesday.
Loay Mayor Lahar Ayuban said Barangay Yanangan Kagawad Andes Patayon was reported missing after falling overboard at around 9 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 10.
Based on the Philippine Coast Guard’s (PCG) assessment, the reported location where Patayon fell was about 1.11kilometers from the lighthouse along Loay Boulevard.
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Authorities are looking into the possibility that Patayon suffered a medical emergency, such as a stroke, before falling overboard.
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Rescuers are also considering the direction of the strong current, which flows toward neighboring Alburquerque town, to expand the search area.
Ayuban appealed to fishermen heading out to sea to help look for the missing councilor and remain vigilant for any possible sightings.
The public was also urged to immediately report any information or sightings of Patayon to theCoast Guard or the local police. /gsg
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