Another 2 of alleged missing crew of LCT Cebu Great Ocean were washed ashore and found dead at Purok 7 Brgy. Balite and Purok 6 Brgy. Oslao, San Francisco, Surigao del Norte.
The team of PNP, MDRRMO, and PCG are now at the area for proper identification and reporting of another 2 dead bodies.
San Francisco Mayor Val P. Pinat said in a live interview over Radyo Ronda Balita that they are praying that the other missing crews of the ill-fated barge are still alive.
As of today, there are still 7 missing crews. At Caraga Regional Hospital, 6 are still admitted. The four survivors were added by 2 other survivors transferred from Malimono District Hospital. Survivor Apprentice John Renzo Guanzon was also discharged yesterday at Malimono District Hospital and is now with his family. Today the body count of fatalities is already 6.
The fatalities identified as Clint B. Auxtero and Oiler Lemuel S. Dadivas.
All the retrieved dead bodies are now placed at Aldonza Funeral Homes:
- Electrician Norman Galon
- Chief Engineer Michael Inoc
- Oiler Jose Sherwin Laniba
- Clearing Officer Mark Evan Cuesta
- Clint B. Auxtero
- Oiler Lemuel S. Dadivas
Our deepest sympathy to the bereaved families. Rest in Peace
7 are still missing:
- Capt. Mario Palacio
- Marvin Lusica
- Oiler Mark Louie Masibag
- Vincent dela Peña
- Jaydee Juntilla
- Mark Suarez
- Raneso Macapaz
Praying that they are still alive those who are missing as of this report. (RPN DXKS Surigao)
(Photos courtesy of MDRRMO San Francisco | Ritchel Targa Daguplo)