September 03, 2019 | 21:45 (GMT+7)
Distressed fisherman rescued at sea
PANO - The Border Guards Command of Quang Tri province, in association with relevant forces, on September 2nd brought a troubled fisherman ashore.
Earlier, the fishing boat of Nguyen Manh Cuong from Dong Ha city went adrift due to high waves while fishing at sea. Cuong was exhausted after hours of struggling in harsh weather conditions.
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Fisherman Cuong receiving first aid |
Receiving the mayday signal, the Trieu Van Border Guard post coordinated with Naval Squadron 202 of the Coast Guard Region 2 Command to dispatch trawler QT 92567 of Vo Van Thuc from Cua Viet town, Gio Linh district, to rescue the troubled boat.
Several hours later, the rescue ship approached the troubled boat and provided first aid and brought the sick fisherman ashore.
Translated by Lam Anh