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Navy Saves 12 Drowning Passengers in Lagos
Twelve drowning passengers of an outward engine boat that toppled along the Takwa Bay area of Lagos were rescued by personnel of the Nigerian Navy Ship BEECROFT, Lagos.
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The incident was said to have been caused by waves from another boat transiting the same area at about 8:10 pm.
Eko Hot Blog gathered from the report that passengers of the ill-fated boat shouted for help but none was forthcoming until personnel of the NNS Beecroft who were in the vicinity on routine patrol was alerted.
Explaining how they were rescued, the Western Naval Command Information Officer, Commander Thomas Otuji, said ” The personnel was deployed to the scene for search and rescue operations.
All passengers onboard the ill-fated boat were rescued alive and conveyed to the Naval Medical Centre, Naval Dockyard, Victoria Island Lagos, for timely medical care.
“Once again, boat operators and passengers are strongly advised to adhere to safety guidelines and measures before embarking on any trip. Pertinent unions and Associations are further advised to ensure that safety gears are provided by their members, passengers and to execute the compulsory use of the safety gears by all passengers.
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