Body of Missing Fisherman Found in Vincenzo Sagun, Zamboanga del Sur

Authorities have recovered the body of a 22-year-old fisherman who went missing after a dynamite fishing incident off Barangay Ambulon.

The victim, identified as Jovanni of Barangay Tambon, Alicia, Zamboanga Sibugay, was last seen on September 1, 2025, fishing with his companion, Jimboy, 30, of Talusan, Zamboanga Sibugay. Their boat reportedly exploded following an accidental blast. Jimboy survived the incident and was taken to Zamboanga City for medical treatment.

On September 4, 2025, Jovanni’s remains were discovered by a local fisherman and later retrieved through a coordinated effort by the Vincenzo Sagun Municipal Police Station, Rural Health Unit, Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office, and the Philippine Coast Guard.

Authorities reiterated the dangers of illegal fishing practices such as dynamite fishing and urged coastal communities to report similar activities to prevent further loss of life.

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