Father and son found dead after going missing during storm in Cebu

• Father and son fishermen in Tuburan, Cebu, went missing during severe tropical storm “Opong” on Sept. 26
• Marcelino Suelto, 69, and son Joselito, 49, left home at 5 a.m. to fish despite storm warnings
• Search operations were suspended due to bad weather but resumed the next day
• Marcelino’s body was recovered at 6:47 a.m. and Joselito’s at 7:18 a.m. on Sept. 27

A tragic incident struck Tuburan town, Cebu province, after a father and son who went missing during the onslaught of severe tropical storm “Opong” were found dead on Saturday morning, September 27.

The victims were identified as 69-year-old Marcelino Suelto and his 49-year-old son Joselito, both fishermen and residents of Barangay Bagasawe, Tuburan.

According to police, the two left home at around 5 a.m. on Friday, September 26, to go fishing despite warnings of rough seas brought by the storm.

When they failed to return, their worried relatives immediately sought assistance from local authorities.

A search and rescue operation was launched but had to be suspended due to the worsening weather.

The operation resumed the following day with the combined efforts of Bantay Dagat, the Philippine Coast Guard, and local responders.

At around 6:47 a.m. on Saturday, personnel of Bantay Dagat recovered the body of Marcelino. Shortly after, at 7:18 a.m., Coast Guard teams discovered the body of Joselito floating in the waters off Barangay 6.

The recovery was confirmed by Coast Guard Substation Tuburan Commander Rose Marie Balunga.

Authorities reminded coastal residents to strictly heed weather advisories and avoid venturing out to sea during storms, emphasizing the dangers posed by strong winds and rough waves.

The Sueltos’ deaths brought sorrow to the fishing community of Tuburan, highlighting once again the risks that fishermen face when livelihood pressures force them to brave dangerous seas.

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Source: KAMI.com.gh