An industrial support ship operating in the South China Sea has sunk in a storm with the possible loss of more than two dozen crew members, rescue services in Hong Kong said.
Helicopter crew members winch up a man from a sinking ship in the South China Sea on Saturday as a storm was moving in the area.
HONG KONG — An industrial support ship operating in the South China Sea has sunk in a storm with the possible loss of more than two dozen crew members, rescue services in Hong Kong said Saturday. Authorities dispatched planes and helicopters to aid in the rescue, with at least three people from the crew of 30 brought to safety as of 5:30 p.m. Saturday.
Photos released by the Hong Kong Government Flying Service showed one crew member being winched up to a rescue helicopter as big waves lashed the sinking vessels, which had broken up in two parts.The accident occurred about 300 kilometers south of Hong Kong. The Flying Service did not give the name or origin of the vessel. It said in a statement that crew members were negotiating difficulties brought on by Severe Tropical Storm Chaba, which was packing maximum winds of 110 kilometers per hour.The Hong Kong service sent two fixed-wing aircraft and four helicopters for the rescue effort.
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
N. Korea suggests balloons flown from South brought COVID-19North Korea suggested Friday its COVID-19 outbreak began in people who had contact with balloons flown from South Korea — a highly questionable claim that appeared to be an attempt to hold its rival responsible amid increasing tensions over its nuclear program. Activists for years have flown balloons across the border to distribute hundreds of thousands of propaganda leaflets critical of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, and North Korea has often expressed fury at the activists and at South Korea’s leadership for not stopping them.
Read more »
Diane Ragsdale’s organization receives $250,000 grant for South Dallas workThe Innercity Community Development Corporation, a nonprofit founded by former Dallas City Council member Diane Ragsdale, has received a $250,000 grant from...
Read more »
N. Korea suggests balloons flown from South brought COVID-19North Korea is suggesting its COVID-19 outbreak began in people who had contact with balloons flown from South Korea.
Read more »
Man was fatally shot by a stranger in South Anchorage park, charges sayA 28-year-old man was shot to death in the parking lot of a South Anchorage park late Tuesday in what appeared to be a random act of violence, according to charging documents.
Read more »