A China Coast Guard (CCG) vessel in patrol helps rescue a Philippine fishing boat in distress in the waters near China's Huangyan Dao, also known as Huangyan Island, in the South China Sea on June 29, 2024. Photo: Courtesy of China Coast Guard
A China Coast Guard (CCG) vessel in patrol launched a rescue operation and helped rescue a Philippine fishing boat in distress in the waters near China's Huangyan Dao, also known as Huangyan Island, in the South China Sea on Saturday, with two people on board injured and in critical condition, the Global Times learned from the CCG exclusively on Sunday.
The accident was reportedly caused by an engine explosion, which resulted in the boat's loss of power and caused it to start sinking.
A China Coast Guard (CCG) vessel in patrol helps rescue a Philippine fishing boat in distress in the waters near China’s Huangyan Dao, also known as Huangyan Island, in the South China Sea on June 29, 2024. Photo: Courtesy of China Coast Guard
A China Coast Guard vessel quickly arrived at the location of the distressed Philippine fishing boat to carry out rescue operation by releasing small boats, and threw lifebuoys and life jackets to the people falling into water.
A China Coast Guard (CCG) vessel in patrol helps rescue a Philippine fishing boat in distress in the waters near China’s Huangyan Dao, also known as Huangyan Island, in the South China Sea on June 29, 2024. Photo: Courtesy of China Coast Guard
Upon its arrival at the spot, the China Coast Guard communicated with the Philippine side that "This is China Coast Guard 3105. The fishing boat is sinking, our vessel is organizing rescue operation, over."
After the incident, the Philippine side expressed gratitude for the humanitarian rescue by the China Coast Guard, saying "China Coast Guard vessel 3105, thank you for your cooperation."
A China Coast Guard (CCG) vessel in patrol helps rescue a Philippine fishing boat in distress in the waters near China’s Huangyan Dao, also known as Huangyan Island, in the South China Sea on June 29, 2024. Photo: Courtesy of China Coast Guard
A China Coast Guard (CCG) vessel in patrol helps rescue a Philippine fishing boat in distress in the waters near China’s Huangyan Dao, also known as Huangyan Island, in the South China Sea on June 29, 2024. Photo: Courtesy of China Coast Guard
A China Coast Guard (CCG) vessel in patrol helps rescue a Philippine fishing boat in distress in the waters near China’s Huangyan Dao, also known as Huangyan Island, in the South China Sea on June 29, 2024. Photo: Courtesy of China Coast Guard
