18/08/2026
𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊: Coast Guard Station Western Bohol commended CGSS Getafe and CGSS Buenavista for their successful joint 𝑺𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒄𝒉 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑹𝒆𝒔𝒄𝒖𝒆 (𝑺𝑨𝑹) 𝒐𝒑𝒆𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒕𝒐 𝒂 𝒄𝒂𝒑𝒔𝒊𝒛𝒆𝒅 𝑯𝒐𝒃𝒊𝒆 𝑪𝒂𝒕 16 𝒔𝒂𝒊𝒍𝒃𝒐𝒂𝒕 within the vicinity waters off Brgy. Tugas, Getafe, Bohol on 17 August 2026.
SAR team immediately mobilized for the joint SAR operation utilizing an LGU motorbanca and successfully located the capsized sailboat, rescued Mr. Belic (an American national), and safely towed the vessel to the Fish Landing at Brgy. Poblacion, Getafe, Bohol. Upon arrival, the rescued individual was successfully turned over to the MDRRMO Getafe for immediate medical assistance and evaluation.
Through their exceptional maritime rescue skills and swift response, the operating units highlighted the Coast Guard's unwavering dedication to preserving life at sea, earning distinct credit for the organization and exemplifying its finest traditions.
𝑪𝒐𝒏𝒈𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒖𝒍𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔 𝒕𝒐 𝑪𝑮𝑺𝑺 𝑮𝒆𝒕𝒂𝒇𝒆, 𝑪𝑮𝑺𝑺 𝑩𝒖𝒆𝒏𝒂𝒗𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒂, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒂𝒍𝒍 𝒑𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒐𝒏𝒏𝒆𝒍 𝒊𝒏𝒗𝒐𝒍𝒗𝒆𝒅 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒂 𝒋𝒐𝒃 𝒘𝒆𝒍𝒍 𝒅𝒐𝒏𝒆!
[Photos by: CGSS Getafe & CGSS Buenavista personnel]