Over 130 rescued as vessel catches fire off Bohol waters

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Over 130 rescued as vessel catches fire off Bohol waters
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The vessel – identified as the MV Esperanza – is from Kho Shipping Lines. It originally came from Iligan and made a short stop in Lazi, Siquijor.

A vessel on its way to Tagbilaran City in Bohol caught fire off the waters of Doljo Point, Panglao Island early on Sunday, June 18.

All 65 passengers and 62 crew members were safely transported off the flaming vessel via rescue boats. Others also swam to shore.

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