Vietnamese Tuna Fishers’ Escape In Boat Accident

Eleven fishers on a small purse seiner were rescued yesterday after their boat took in water while fishing for tuna in the waters of Lý Sơn in Vietnam’s Quảng Ngãi province. Captain of the fishing boat ‘QNg 95039 TS’ sent out a distress signal in the wee hours of Wednesday after the boat started taking in water. Upon receiving the information, several local fishing vessels that were operating nearby quickly approached and brought all 11 fishermen safely aboard, reported Vietnamese news sites. However, their mini seiner sank despite efforts to save it.

Officials stated that they will conduct an investigation into the incident, calculate the damage, and provide support to the fishermen. Lý Sơn, a region in the South China Sea, is known for its tuna fishing, mainly for skipjack, yellowfin, and bigeye.