Basket boat capsized at sea, 1 fisherman escaped
(Baonghean.vn) - On the way to shore at Thanh Cong village beach, Quynh Long commune, fisherman Nguyen Van Dung's basket boat was capsized by waves.
On the afternoon of September 4, the local government leader of Quynh Long commune (Quynh Luu) said that a local fisherman's basket boat was capsized by waves on its way to shore. Fortunately, one fisherman on the boat escaped.
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| Nearshore fishing gear of fishermen in Quynh Long commune. Photo: Huu Tinh |
Accordingly, due to the influence of the weather, on the morning of September 4, in the sea area of Quynh Long commune (Quynh Luu), there was heavy rain, strong winds and strong waves. When about 2 nautical miles from shore, the basket boat of fisherman Nguyen Van Dung residing in Thanh Cong village, Quynh Long commune (Quynh Luu) was on its way to shore, when it was suddenly overturned by waves, causing all fishing gear to be swept away by the waves.
Mr. Dung was lucky to swim to shore and received timely help from local people and government officials to escape.