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Fisherman rescue in Vietnam
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A Vietnamese fisherman, Truong Van Trung, was rescued by the Vietnam People's Navy after drifting at sea for four days. The incident began on August 12 when Trung was swept overboard from his fishing boat while attempting to make a phone call. He survived by clinging to a piece of black foam from his vessel. On August 16, crew members of naval vessel 743 743, part of the 129th Naval Brigade, spotted him near the Thang Long oil field, approximately 80 nautical miles from the coast. Despite heavy waves and dark conditions, naval personnel successfully rescued him. Upon rescue, Trung Trung, a resident of An Giang, was in a weakened state due to hunger, cold, and lack of water, suffering from sunburn and skin reactions. Naval personnel provided medical care teams provided first aid, food, and supplies before handing rest. On August 18, the naval brigade handed him over to authorities in the Ba Ria – Vung Tau for Port Border Guard to facilitate reunification with his family.
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