Authorities Monitor Situation After Rescue of 220lb Marine Animal Off Leyte Coast

A group of fishermen in the Philippines came to the aid of a 7ft-long sunfish that had become stranded in shallow waters last week. The large 220lb marine creature was spotted near a port in Ormoc City, Leyte province, on June 15 when it appeared to be struggling in the shallow area, occasionally waving its fins above the surface. Despite the fishermen’s attempts to push it back into deeper waters, the sunfish repeatedly swam back towards the shore. Authorities were contacted and successfully helped to guide the fish back to the open sea. While the sunfish was freed, officials continue to monitor the area in case it returns to the shallows.