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Surfers of Siargao team administrator and Australian surfers saves lives at the MV Leonida 2 sea tragedy
November 27, 2006
Danjug Team Manager Martin Andanar hails Danjug Team Administrator Jing Gurrobat and the Australia surfers for their heroic act during the MV Leonida 2 sea mishap.
Jing Gurrobat and the two other Australia surfers were the only people who jumped from the Montenegro Roro Ship to save the remaining victims of the sunk MV Leonida 2.
"I just had to do it with my surfboard since everybody was scared to jump into the open sea because of the strong current." Jing Gurrobat was able to save two 4 months old babies.
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"It was a great unselfish act for the three surfers who braved the strong sea current and shark infested Hinatuan Island." Martin Andanar, Danjug Team: Surfers Of Siargao Team Manager.
MV Leonida sank at 12 noon on November 26, 2006 off the coast of Hinatuan Island, Surigao Del Norte due to rough waves and alleged shipment overloading.
Out of the 100 passengers, 66 people were rescued, 14 people are confirmed dead while 20 are still missing. |
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