Quang Tri Provincial Party Secretary directly directed the rescue of fishing boats caught in storm No. 10

Immediately after two fishing boats from Ho Chi Minh City had an accident at Cua Viet creek while taking shelter from storm No. 10, causing one boat to sink and the other to stall, Mr. Le Ngoc Quang, Secretary of the Quang Tri Provincial Party Committee, and leaders of the Provincial People's Committee were present at the scene to direct the rescue work.

Also at the scene directing the rescue was Mr. Hoang Nam, Permanent Vice Chairman of the People's Committee of Quang Tri province.

Quang Tri Provincial Party Secretary Le Ngoc Quang (right) was present to direct the rescue.

As reported by SGGP, two fishing boats with registration numbers BV4670 TS and BV0042 TS (registered in Ho Chi Minh City) entered Cua Viet port to avoid the storm.

When approaching the mouth of the creek, both ships encountered an accident, one sank, one broke, 11 fishermen called for help.

Using drones for search and rescue

Thanks to the quick response, the authorities directly approached the scene with fishermen, bringing the 8 fishermen in distress safely to shore.

Military doctors examine fishermen

Border medical staff provided first aid and checked the health of the crew members every 30 minutes. Initial results showed that the crew members' health was stable.

Food and accommodation for crew members are fully guaranteed.

Border guards prepare meals for rescued fishermen

At this point, three fishermen are still missing. The search is underway with the participation of nearly 100 people, including border guards, police, coast guard and local fishermen.

The force used a drone to assist in the search at sea. One fisherman was lucky enough to cling to a buoy offshore, but due to high waves and strong winds, rescuers were unable to reach the site.

One of three fishermen found on a buoy off the coast of Cua Viet.

Quang Tri Provincial Party Secretary Le Ngoc Quang said: "Plans are ready, forces are waiting for the storm to subside to approach as quickly as possible, determined to bring the fishermen back safely."

MINH PHONG

Source: https://www.sggp.org.vn/bi-thu-tinh-uy-tinh-quang-tri-truc-tiep-chi-dao-cuu-nan-tau-ca-gap-bao-so-10-post815189.html