Earlier, at 17:00 on the same day, the troops found a fishing boat drifting in the northeast of the island with two crew-members on board signaling SOS.

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The fisherman has his sample taken for COVID-19 testing. 

The distressed fishermen are Filipino citizens. Reportedly, their boat had an engine failure and went adrift at sea.

Their health is being monitored by the troops and members of on-duty Fisheries Surveillance Ship KN 464. They are now recovering and will be soon brought to Southwest Cay Island.

During implementing the search and rescue mission, COVID-19 prevention and control work was also strictly ensured. The fishermen also had their samples taken for testing.

Translated by Chung Anh