Nghe An sailor kidnapped by pirates emotionally reunited with family

(Baonghean.vn) - After more than 4 years and 8 months of imprisonment, Phan Xuan Phuong (born 1989) - who was just released by Somali pirates, has returned to reunite with his family in Nghia Yen commune (Nghia Dan).

Ms. Le Thi Hoa - mother of crew member Phuong, said that since hearing the news of Phuong's release, her brothers, relatives, neighbors have filled the house, waiting to talk and ask about Phuong and wait for him to return to share the joy with the family.

Mr. Phuong (in blue T-shirt) in the welcoming arms of neighbors.

Mr. Phuong said that after a long time being kidnapped and held by pirates, he lost 8kg, from 60kg to only 52kg, and was always tired. But when he returned to his family and saw relatives and friends coming to congratulate him, he felt better.

Mr. Phuong chatted with people who came to share the joy.

Mr. Phuong and his family took a photo to capture the emotional moment of reunion.

Previously, in March 2012, Mr. Phuong and 25 crew members working on the Oman-flagged ship FV Naham 3 were attacked and kidnapped by Somali pirates, demanding ransom.

On October 22, the pirates handed over the 26 hostages to Somali authorities in the town of Galkayo, located in the north of the country. By the afternoon of October 25, Mr. Phan Xuan Phuong had returned to Hanoi, then traveled to his hometown to reunite with his relatives.

Minh Thai(Dai Nghia Dan)