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2 dead and 2 missing after a fishing boat sinks in China

In the early hours of Thursday, a tragic incident occurred in the sea near Zhangzhou city in China’s Fujian province, as a fishing boat struck a reef and sank. Two individuals have been confirmed dead, and a total of six people fell into the sea, with two rescued so far. Helicopters and rescue ships have been deployed for search and rescue operations to find the remaining individuals.

According to the local maritime authorities, the fishing boat incident resulted in two fatalities, prompting swift action from the rescue teams. Xinhua news agency reported that a total of six people were involved in the accident, with two individuals successfully rescued from the sea. The rescue workers are currently engaged in efforts to locate and save the remaining two individuals who are still missing.

The deployment of helicopters and rescue ships signifies the urgency and scale of the search and rescue operation taking place near Zhangzhou city. The local maritime authorities are leading the efforts to locate the missing individuals and provide assistance to those affected by the tragic incident. As more updates are awaited, the community remains hopeful for the safe rescue of all individuals involved in the fishing boat accident in the sea near Fujian province.

The maritime authorities in Fujian province have confirmed the tragic loss of two individuals in the fishing boat incident near Zhangzhou city. The search and rescue operations are ongoing to locate the remaining two individuals who are still missing at sea. The community is urged to stay informed and support the efforts of the rescue teams in this challenging time. As the situation develops, more updates will be provided on the progress of the search and rescue operations in response to the fishing boat accident near Fujian province.

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