Two Americans on distressed yacht rescued by Philippine Coast Guard

Two Americans on a distressed yacht were rescued by the Philippine Coast Guard when their vessel suffered engine failure early Saturday morning.

The passengers - identified only as U.S. citizens Nathan and Sarra - were onboard the 'Pleasure Yacht Apkallu' travelling from Indonesia to the Philippines' Davao City in Davao del Sur province on January 13. They were entering the Philippines' waters and preparing for customs and immigration clearances.