Quezon province lifts advisory vs. diving activities
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MANILA, Philippines – The Tourism Office of Quezon has lifted its short-lived advisory that temporarily halted diving activities in the province.
The office on Saturday morning issued an advisory strictly prohibiting diving in Quezon over safety concerns, days after two Russian divers died in Batangas’ Verde Island.
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“Sa panibagong sulat mula sa Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) na pinahatid sa Quezon Provincial Tourism Office, ipinababatid na ang kanilang naunang sulat ukol sa pagpapatigil ng diving activities sa nasasakupan ng ating lalawigan ay kanilang binabawi/binabago,” the latest advisory stated.
(In a new letter by the PCG to the Quezon Provincial Tourism Office, the agency has retracted its recommendation to stop diving in the province.)
Article continues after this advertisementDespite the lifting, the tourism office urged divers and dive operators to exercise vigilance and take caution, especially during bad weather.
Article continues after this advertisementTwo Russians died on Feb. 27 after they were swept by strong underwater currents while diving in Pulong Bato off Verde Island.
One of the casualties was found floating near the shoreline of Pulong Bato, with both arms missing.
The PCG believes the 29-year-old victim was already unconscious when he was injured by strong underwater currents before drowning and being preyed upon.
