The Cua Dai Border Guard Station in the southern province of Ben Tre on April 25 said it has received a Myanmar national who was found adrift at sea and rescued by local fishermen.
The foreign national (right) is rescued by fishermen when he was adrift at sea (Photo: VNA)
Ben Tre (VNA) – The Cua Dai Border GuardStation in the southern province of Ben Tre on Apri𒉰l 25 said it has receiveda My𒁃anmar national who was found adrift at sea and rescued by localfishermen.
Tran Minh Nghia, captain of fishingboat BT 99234 TS, said his boat was operating in the sea when fishermen on the boat spotted theman. They took him onboard, brought him to the shore and reported toCua Dai Border Guard Station. After receiving the case, the station sent militarymedical staff to provide medical check and care to the foreigner, who said he is a Myanmar citizen. The man's health now is in stable condition. The border station continues to coordinate with functional forces to verify information and complete procedures on the case in line with regulations./.
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