Three fishing boats were sunk by waves in the middle of La Gi port.

Lam Dong On November 8, three fishing boats of fishermen in La Gi ward, Lam Dong province were sunk by large waves right at the estuary area. Fortunately, there were no casualties.

According to information from Phuoc Loc Border Guard Station, due to prolonged heavy rains, the Dinh River water rushed in strongly, the strong current caused many fishing boats of fishermen to get into trouble while they were anchored. Three fishing boats BTh 81196 TS, BTh 85885 TS and BTh 86131 TS were tilted by the waves, collided with each other and sank in just a few minutes. All fishing gear, fishing equipment and fuel on board were swept away, estimated damage of hundreds of millions of dong.

The area where the fishing boat was sunk. Photo: KH.

Among them, the fishing boat numbered BTh 81196 TS (owner Mr. Nguyen The Tinh, La Gi ward, Lam Dong province, 7.1 m long, 35 CV capacity) was completely sunk by waves while moving into the port; the damage was estimated at 200 million VND, but fortunately no one was injured. Two other fishing boats, BTh 85885 TS and BTh 86131 TS (owners Mr. and Mr.) anchored at the port entrance, were also overturned by the strong current and sank on the spot.

After the incident, border guards and local authorities quickly arrived to assist in the salvage, warn and advise fishermen not to go to sea temporarily, and to reinforce boats at the estuary to ensure safety during times of flood and big waves.

Local fishermen said that over the past few days, the water level of the Dinh River has risen abnormally, combined with heavy rains, creating a strong current flowing into the sea. Currently, local authorities continue to monitor and deploy response measures to limit damage and protect local boats and fishing gear.

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