Timely rescue of 7 sailors in distress at sea

Quang Tri: 7 crew members on fishing boat TH 90073 TS that sank at sea were promptly rescued by a neighboring ship.

On the morning of November 11, information from Roon Border Guard Station said that the Border Guard Station at Hon La port safely received 7 crew members of fishing boat TH 90073 TS that sank at sea.

Receiving 7 crew members of fishing boat TH 90073 TS. Photo: H. Nam.

The incident occurred at around 11:30 a.m. on November 10. Fishing boat TH 90073 TS, captained by Mr. Le Cong Dung (born in 1980, residing in Ngoc Son ward, Thanh Hoa ), suddenly sank at coordinates 17°54'N - 106°34'E. This location is about 3 nautical miles east of Hon La Port.

At the time of the accident, fishing boat TH 91812 TS of Mr. Le Cong Hau operating nearby discovered and urgently responded to the rescue. All 7 crew members were safely rescued onto Mr. Hau's boat. Immediately after that, boat TH 91812 TS reported to the Border Guard Station of Hon La port.

Medical officers of Roon Border Guard Station check the health of the sailors in distress. Photo: H. Nam.

Upon receiving the news, Roon Border Guard Station directed its forces to maintain communication and organize reception. After the fishermen were brought ashore in the early morning of November 11, the border guard station's medical staff directly examined their health. Currently, all 7 crew members are healthy and in stable spirits.

According to Captain Le Cong Dung, fishing boat TH 90073 TS left Mui Ong Fishing Port ( Quang Tri ) on November 10. While anchoring the boat to rest, they discovered that water had flooded more than half of the boat. Due to the situation evolving so quickly that it was impossible to handle, the crew members put on life jackets and left the boat before it sank completely.

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