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Rocket debris with Chinese markings recovered from Occidental Mindoro shoreline — PCG
The debris that had Chinese markings was secured at Sitio Balaguin, Barangay Maliig, Lubang, Occidental Mindoro, for safekeeping and proper disposition. Photo from Philippine Coast Guard
Rocket debris with Chinese markings were recovered from the shoreline of Sitio Gunting, Barangay Bonbon, Looc, Occidental Mindoro on Thursday, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said Friday.
'The debris, measuring about 10 feet wide and 14 feet long, was made of alloy material and bore the [People's Republic of China] flag,' the PCG said in a statement.
According to the PCG, a 50-year-old fisherman from Barangay Binacas discovered the object while fishing one nautical mile off Barangay Bonbon.
Around 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, the Coast Guard Sub-Station (CGSS) Lubang received a call from the police about the fisherman who retrieved the floating debris.
The PCG said this debris was allegedly linked to the Long March 7A rocket launch by China between July 15 to 17.
For the retrieval operation, the PCG coordinated with the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO) and barangay government authorities.
'The joint PCG-PDRRMO team confirmed the debris' presence,' the PCG said.
According to the PCG, the debris was secured at Sitio Balaguin, Barangay Maliig around 2:40 p.m. for safekeeping and proper disposition.
'The PCG continues to remind fishermen, coastal community residents, and other maritime stakeholders to immediately report sightings of unusual floating objects to the nearest Coast Guard unit for appropriate actions,' the agency said. — BAP, GMA Integrated News
