Visiting and supporting the family of fishermen in Nghi Loc whose boat sank at sea
(Baonghean.vn) - On December 6, representatives of the Party Committee, government and organizations of Phuc Tho commune (Nghi Loc) visited and encouraged the family of Mr. Nguyen Van Linh in hamlet 17 whose fishing boat sank at sea.
Earlier, on the afternoon of December 3, the fishing boat captained by Mr. Linh was on its way to shore after a day of fishing. On board were two crew members, Pham Van Khoa and Pham Van Linh, both from Phuc Tho commune. When Mr. Linh’s boat was about two nautical miles from shore, it encountered big waves and strong winds and sank. Mr. Linh immediately sent out a distress signal.
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Leaders of Phuc Tho commune visited and encouraged Mr. Nguyen Van Linh's family. Photo: Nhat Tuan |
Upon receiving the news, Squadron 2 of the Nghe An Border Guard dispatched two rescue boats and 20 officers and soldiers to urgently search and rescue. By 8:00 p.m. the same day, the rescue team had reached and brought the three victims safely to shore.
Mr. Linh’s fishing boat is still sunk and has not been salvaged due to the big waves. It is known that Mr. Linh bought this fishing boat and repaired it for 200 million VND, and it has only been in operation for 3 months.
In order to encourage the family's spirit and help them overcome difficulties and stabilize their production and life, the Party Committee, government and mass organizations of Phuc Tho commune visited and supported them with 3.3 million VND.
Nhat Tuan
Nghi Loc Television Station
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