3 drown as motorboat sinks in Pangasinan river

CALASIAO, Pangasinan – Three people died after a motorboat carrying 13 passengers sank in a river in the town of Binmaley on Saturday. The remains of the victims were recovered on Sunday, according to the police. The motorboat began to take on water as it was cruising the Camaley-Balogo River, causing the 13 passengers to panic and jump into the water. The boat crew suggested that adverse weather conditions at the time may have caused the sinking. Authorities are currently investigating the cause of the accident. Incidents involving boats in rivers and seas are not uncommon in the Philippines, especially during the rainy season. This incident highlights the need for strict adherence to safety standards and operational management for passenger vessels. Source: Inquirer NewsInfo