6 fishermen from Binh Dinh were rescued in time after being hit and sunk by a cargo ship.

These fishermen were discovered and rescued by a fishing boat operating at sea, and brought to Ben Dam port, Con Dao district ( Ba Ria - Vung Tau ) on the afternoon of June 7. After receiving them, Con Dao Border Guard Station sent medical staff to conduct initial medical examinations and provide accommodation for the fishermen.

Con Dao Border Guard Station receives 6 fishermen in distress. Photo: Anh Danh

Initial information, on June 5, fishing boat number BD 30093 TS, captained by Mr. Dang Van Teo (46 years old, residing in Phu Cat, Binh Dinh) and 5 fishermen departed from Ben Da Port, Vung Tau City.

At about 2:00 a.m. on June 7, while fishing in the sea about 40 nautical miles east of Con Dao, this ship was sunk by a cargo ship of unknown registration.

Captain Dang Van Teo turned on the identification device on the fishing boat and discovered that the colliding vehicle had the letters BAR - LLI or PAR - LLI.

Military medical staff check and take care of the health of the injured fishermen. Photo: Anh Danh

At around 7am the same day, Captain Teo was rescued by a fishing boat with the registration number of Tien Giang province. An hour later, the remaining 5 fishermen were rescued by fishing boat with the registration number BD 31159 TS.

All 6 victims were transferred to fishing boat BD 10922 TS, captained by Mr. Nguyen Van Dong (38 years old, residing in Binh Dinh province), and brought to shore to be handed over to Con Dao Border Guard Station.

Con Dao Border Guard Station is continuing to verify and clarify the incident.

A fishing boat of fishermen in Phu Quy district ( Binh Thuan ) encountered big waves and sank while on its way to fish. 8 people were able to leave the boat and swim safely to shore, but 1 person is missing.

Source: https://vietnamnet.vn/bi-tau-hang-dam-chim-6-ngu-dan-binh-dinh-duoc-cuu-vot-kip-thoi-2152610.html