Binh Dinh: six fishermen aboard sunken boat rescued

All of the six fishermen on board vessel BD 99999 TS that sunk off Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelago in the early morning  of July 30 were rescued later on the same day by another fishing boat. (Photo: VNA)

Binh Dinh (VNA) – All of the six fishermenon board vessel BD 99999 TS that sunk off Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelago inthe early morning  of July 30 wererescued later on the same day by another fishing boat, the fisheries bureau ofthe central province of Binh Dinh said.

According to the boat’s owner Le Van Thieu, residing in Hoai Huong commune,Hoai Nhon district, Binh Dinh province, the vessel had a breakdown at about 7pmon July 29 while it was operating in the waters of the Truong Sa archipelago.

Captain Le Van Ron, also from Hoai Huong commune, sent SOS signals, he said.

The fishermen were then saved by another local fishing boat, BD 97480 TS, whichwas operating nearby.

However, vessel BD 99999 TS completely sunk on July 30 due to the seriousdamage.-VNA

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