Two Filipinos went missing on Wednesday after being swept by strong waves at Freedom Beach in Phuket, Thailand, the Department of Foreign Affairs said.
The DFA did not release the names of the Filipinos, but Thai media identified them as Angelo Bien Rafael Cortez, 29, and Noah Ibay, 40.
Reports said the two Filipinos were reportedly at the beach playing in the sea during a heavy storm, when they were swept away and have not been seen since then.
“Ambassador to Thailand Mary Jo Bernardo-Aragon informed the DFA that the embassy was notified by the Royal Thai Police and a group of Filipino tourists in Phuket about the case,” the department said in statement on Thursday.
“According to Ambassador Bernardo-Aragon, rescue operations by authorities resumed today.”
The DFA said the embassy continues to coordinate with the authorities on the case, as well as respond to the needs of the victim’s family and friends.
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