A fisherman fell into the sea and died.

Information from the authorities of Quynh Nghia commune, Quynh Luu district said that a local fisherman recently died after falling into the sea while moving to shore after fishing.

Authorities search for victims. Photo: Thuy Chi

Accordingly, at about 2:30 p.m. on April 21, fishing boat number NA 975.TS, captained by Mr. Ho Ngoc H. (born in 1982), residing in Tien Thuy commune, Quynh Luu district, was on its way to shore. When it reached a location about 200 meters from Lach Quen Border Control Station, Quynh Thuan Border Guard Station, it was discovered that Mr. Chu Van N. (born in 1991), residing in Quynh Nghia commune, Quynh Luu district, a crew member on the boat, had accidentally fallen into the water and gone missing.

Upon receiving the information, Quynh Thuan Border Guard Station (Nghe An Border Guard) and local forces and authorities mobilized fishing boats and ships in the surrounding area to join the search for the victims.

At about 3:40 a.m. on April 22, when the tide receded, search forces and fishermen discovered and recovered the body of the injured fisherman and brought it back to his family for burial according to local customs.