Three more fishermen were rescued in Aroroy town in Masbate Tuesday bringing to nine the number of fishermen rescued after more than 100 fishermen were reported missing in Romblon and Masbate at the height of Typhoon "Frank's" onslaught.
The latest three rescued were identified as Esmeraldo Mata, 40 and Pedro Delacruz, 53 of Cadiz City and Andres Cabus, 42 of Escalante City.
The three were part of the crew of fishing boat F.B. Laura Roland which was reportedly owned by a councilor in Cadiz City.
The three fishermen said their boat went to the side of Olontoya island in Capiz province to attempt to seek shelter from typhoon "Frank". They were surprised however that their location made them more exposed to strong winds and huge waves.
They said the strong waves caused their vessel to capsize then sink Friday morning.
"Hindi na makaya ng aming sasakyan at bumaligtad," said Mata.
"Naka-anchor kami tapos sobra ng lakas ng hangin, nasira ang engine room at doon nakapasok ang tubig," said Cabus.
The three survivors said they floated for three days and two nights with the other 11 crew members holding on to floating lumber. One by one however their fellow crew members disappeared from their sight, they said.
