Daily TribuneBased on the report of the PCG, it said that during the investigation, a cadaver was retrieved on Sunday afternoon at the forward part of the vessel and was turned over to the Philippine National Police Scene of the Crime Operatives
The Philippine Coast Guard on Monday clarified that there was a lone fatality and an injured crew from the fire incident that engulfed Motor Tanker Sea Horse on Sunday morning.
Based on the report of the PCG, it said that during the investigation, a cadaver was retrieved on Sunday afternoon at the forward part of the vessel and was turned over to the Philippine National Police Scene of the Crime Operatives.
"The lifeless body was also brought to Sol Memorial Homes Batangas, Barangay Natunuan Road, San Pascual, Batangas, for proper disposition. The SOCO Team proceeded to the vessel to conduct further investigation. Identification of the second victim will be withheld for the next 24 hours until the next of kin has been notified," the PCG said.
Also on Sunday, a small fishing banca rescued one of the five shipkeepers of MT Sea Horse, identified as John Michael Alamansa, a resident of Barangay Kumintang Ilaya, Batangas City.
The PCG said he was seen floating in the water by the crew of the fishing banca.
It added that personnel of PCG Sub Station Batangas City brought the injured crew to the Golden Gate Hospital.
Alamansa told investigators that at around 9 a.m., he was at the pilot's house when the incident transpired.
As per the attending physician, the injured Alamansa suffered 40 percent burns on his body, which is now undergoing medication.
