September 24, 2019 | 20:11 (GMT+7)
Distressed fisherman rescued at sea
PANO – The Ba Ria - Vung Tau Border Guard Command on September 23 handed over distressed fisherman Dang Cong Minh to the authorities of Tuy Hoa city, Phu Yen province.
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Ship SAR 413 approaching trawler PY 90046 TS |
Previously, the fishing boat PY 90046 TS, captained by Nguyen Tan from Phu Dong ward, Tuy Hoa city, Phu Yen province, sent a mayday signal while fishing at sea. Fisherman Dang Cong Minh lost consciousness and sustained blood loss due to an accident.
After receiving the information, Maritime Rescue Coordination Center Region III instructed other crew-members on board to give the patient first aid and send ship SAR 413 for the rescue mission.
At 17:36pm on September 22, the ship approached the troubled trawler and took the patient ashore for further treatment.
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Medical staff of the Ba Ria-Vung Tau Border Guard providing first aid to the injured fisherman |
At 1:45am on September 23, ship SAR 413 brought fisherman Minh to Vung Tau city and handed him over to Ba Ria - Vung Tau Border Guard Command.
The patient is now recovering.
Source: Baobienphong
Translated by Lam Anh