Filipino crewman hurt in yachting mishap


Helping hand: Firemen giving aid to Villena.

GEORGE TOWN: A Filipino crewman on a yacht was injured after the vessel was hit by big waves during the Raja Muda Selangor International Regatta at Tanjung Tokong.

A Bagan Jermal Fire and Rescue Department spokesman said Mark Elison Villena, 30, took a tumble on the yacht Alive, about four nautical miles off the Straits Quay Marina at about 2pm yesterday.

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