Shortly after 6:50 h, the nearly 15 meters long fishing boat, owned by Dao Duy Sang, 52, a resident of Ha Duong residential group, Dong Hoi ward, departed the Nhat Le estuary for fishing. The vessel ran aground approximately 100 meters north of the shore. Strong northeast monsoon winds and large waves then struck, causing the boat to sink.

The fishing boat sunk by waves in Nhat Le sea. Photo: Dac Thanh.

The seven fishermen, wearing life jackets, swam towards shore; however, two became exhausted and were rushed to Viet Nam Cu Ba - Dong Hoi Friendship Hospital for emergency care. One person died, and the other is currently receiving treatment.

Nhat Le Border Post dispatched 8 officers and soldiers to coordinate with the boat owner and local authorities to inspect the scene and devise a plan to tow the distressed vessel ashore.

Dac Thanh