Rescuers save two crew members in distress at sea.

(Baonghean.vn) - At 6:00 AM this morning (July 11, 2015), two fishermen, Ho Xuan Tuyen (born in 1983) and Pham Van Hiep (born in 1986), both residing in Binh Minh hamlet, Phuc Tho commune, Nghi Loc district, Nghe An province, were safely brought ashore by the Nghe An Border Guard in coordination with the Cua Lo town Disaster Prevention and Search and Rescue Center and local fishermen.

Border Guard Force Squadron 2 is ready to sortie for rescue operations.

Earlier, at 10:30 AM on July 10th, the Cua Hoi Border Guard Station, Cua Lo-Ben Thuy Port Border Guard Post, Nghe An Border Guard Command, received a report from Mr. Ngo Xuan Ninh, residing in Phuc Tho commune, Nghi Loc district, Nghe An province, stating that the vessel NA 0222TS belonging to Mr. Ho Xuan Tien (born in 1974), residing in Binh Minh hamlet, Phuc Tho commune, Nghi Loc district, had met with an accident. On board were Ho Xuan Tuyen and Pham Van Hiep, who were returning from fishing when, near buoys No. 1 and No. 2, 600 meters east of the Ha Tinh sea, they encountered a whirlwind and strong winds, causing the vessel to sink.

Upon receiving the report, the Cua Lo - Ben Thuy Port Border Guard Station, in coordination with the Cua Lo Town Disaster Prevention and Search and Rescue Center, dispatched forces to the scene. However, due to high waves and strong winds, the Nghe An Border Guard Command deployed the BP 06-06-10 vessel and 10 officers and soldiers from Squadron 2 to cooperate with fishermen in rescuing the victims.

After more than eight hours, in the darkness of night, the rescue team overcame difficulties and rough seas, coordinating with local fishermen to rescue two crew members and bring them safely ashore.

Hai Thuong