October 14, 2021 | 17:57 (GMT+7)
Seven distressed fishermen saved at sea
PANO – Troops of the Kien Giang provincial Border Guard Command on October 13 successfully saved seven fishermen in the waters of Kien Luong district.
Previously at 6 p.m. on October 12, a trawler numbered KG-62305- TS, captained by Danh Phong with six crew-members on board, was on the way from Ba Hon town to Hon Dat district.
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The trawler was capsized in the waters of Hon Re Nho, Binh An commune. (Photo: Vietnamplus) |
Unfortunately, the trawler was capsized in the waters of Hon Re Nho, Binh An commune due to rough sea.
On receiving the information, the Border Station of Hon Chong Port Border Gate promptly mobilized its troops to conduct rescue missions while asking three fishing boats nearby for help.
Despite the harsh weather conditions, the rescue team approached the sinking boat at 6:45 p.m. and found seven fishermen adrift at sea.
At 7:30 p.m. the same day, the team rescued four crew-members. Until 6 a.m. on October 13, the other three were found.
At present, all crew- members are in stable health conditions.
Translated by Quynh Oanh