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LUCENA CITY – Two Turkish nationals were rescued after their yacht caught fire and exploded in the seas off Nasugbu town in Batangas province on Friday, June 16.
In a report by the Batangas police on Saturday, June 17, it was stated that Erdinc Turerer, 62, and Ergel Abdulla, 40, were sailing when their yacht was battered by strong waves near Limbones island in Barangay Papaya at around 3 a.m.
The continuous shaking caused the reserved fuel container in the engine room to spill its contents, resulting in a fire and explosion.
Fortunately, both victims managed to jump off the yacht before the explosion occurred.
Turerer was rescued by fishermen, while Abdulla was saved by another fishing boat in a different location.
Turerer sustained first-degree burns on both of his legs and right arm, while Abdulla remained unharmed.
The victims were taken to Jabez Medical Center in Nasugbu and are now in stable condition.
The report mentioned that the two mariners embarked on their journey from San Isidro town in Leyte province, heading towards Ilocos Norte province.
However, it did not specify if Turerer and Abdulla were tourists.
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