Ferry Runs Aground Near Philippines Coast, All 506 Passengers Rescued

Ferry Runs Aground Near Philippines Coast, All 506 Passengers Rescued

Image Credits: PCG/X The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) rescued all 506 passengers aboard MV Lite Ferry 5 after the vessel drifted and ran aground in shallow waters just off Jagna Port in Bohol on the night of April 19. The ferry, which operates a regular route from Bohol to Cagayan de Oro, was preparing to depart around 10:30 p.m. when it got stuck roughly 200 meters from the port. According to authorities, the vessel drifted due to low tide whil…

PCG rescues all 506 passengers from stricken ferry in Bohol

By Raymond Carl Dela Cruz RESCUE. A Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) rescue team approaches the MV Lite Ferry V after it ran aground near Jagna Port in Bohol on Black Saturday (April 19, 2025). The PCG on Monday (April 21) said all 506 passengers of the ship has been rescued and returned to Jagna Port through coordination with other government agencies and help from local fisherfolk. (Photo courtesy of PCG) MANILA – The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) …