Wing van crew who utilized company van to save 6 people during typhoon, fired from their jobs
- A wing van crew and a responding policeman worked together to rescue six individuals swept by floodwaters during Typhoon Tino
- The Police Regional Office 7 honored the civilians for their bravery, even as reports surfaced that they were fired for using the vehicle during the storm, Cebu Daily News reported
- Video showed the crew using the van to block raging waters, with Patrolman Niño Divinagracia suffering injuries after falling during the rescue
- Authorities are now looking for ways to provide support to the three men following their termination
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Authorities in Central Visayas are calling it an act of remarkable courage after a wing van crew and a police officer risked their lives to save six people trapped in raging floodwaters at the height of Typhoon Tino on November 4.
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But the aftermath has taken a difficult turn, with the rescuers reportedly losing their jobs for using the delivery vehicle during the emergency.
According to the Police Regional Office in Central Visayas (PRO-7), the dramatic rescue unfolded in Cotcot, Liloan, where rushing waters from a creek swept several residents off their feet.
A video widely shared on Facebook captured how the wing van crew maneuvered their vehicle to act as a barrier against the strong current.
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The driver coordinated closely with Patrolman Niño Divinagracia, who arrived at the scene to help residents clinging to debris as the water level rose.
The footage showed Divinagracia losing balance and falling from the vehicle while trying to reach one of the victims.
One of the helpers immediately pulled him to safety even as the flood intensified.
Moments later, three more individuals were carried downstream, prompting the driver to reposition the van once again to break the force of the water.
Despite his injuries from the fall, Divinagracia was seen holding on to a victim and guiding her to safety. All six people were eventually pulled from harm’s way.
In a statement, Police Brigadier Gen. Redrico Maranan praised the civilians’ “quick action and courage,” adding that their efforts likely prevented further casualties.
PRO-7 also confirmed receiving information that the three crew members had been terminated after the incident.
The regional office is now coordinating with government agencies and local partners to explore possible assistance for the rescuers, who acted without hesitation in a moment of crisis.
News, photos, or videos that arouse the interest of netizens would often go viral on social media, due to the attention netizens give them. These viral posts appeal to the emotions of netizens, and in rare cases, this could also happen to ordinary people, making them very relatable.
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