Big waves sank Thanh Hoa fishing boat, 7 fishermen are missing

At the time of the accident, there were nine fishermen on board. Fortunately, two of the fishermen were discovered and rescued by a passing foreign transport ship.

On the morning of December 5, the Standing Office of Natural Disaster Prevention and Search and Rescue of Thanh Hoa province said that the authorities of Thanh Hoa province are coordinating to search for the whereabouts of fishing boat TH 91567 TS and seven fishermen in distress in the Hai Phong-Quang Ninh sea area.

This is the fishing boat of Mr. Hoang Van Tuyen, residing in Hung Loc commune, Hau Loc district (Thanh Hoa), operating at sea when the accident happened. At the time of the accident, there were nine fishermen on board. Luckily, two of the fishermen were discovered and rescued by a passing foreign transport ship.

The remaining seven fishermen are currently missing at sea.

The cause of the accident of fishing boat TH 91567 TS may be due to rough seas, big waves, and strong winds. Currently, Thanh Hoa Border Guard urgently informed the Border Guards of Hai Phong and Quang Ninh provinces and cities; at the same time, called on ships operating around the area of ​​the fishing boat accident to coordinate in searching for the missing fishermen...

According to Nongnghiep.vn