Eight individuals remain missing after a tragic collision between a local fishing boat and a Panamanian container ship off the coast of Hainan Province in south China. The incident occurred on Wednesday around midnight, leading to the sinking of the fishing vessel Yuenan Aoyu 36062.
Rescue teams have been tirelessly searching the expansive area, exceeding 5,700 square nautical miles, in hopes of locating the missing individuals. The provincial maritime search and rescue center has employed advanced technologies, including underwater robots and remotely operated submersibles, to aid in the efforts.
Saturday's operations successfully pinpointed the location of the sunken fishing boat. However, divers have been unable to enter the cabin due to strong water currents and the entanglement of fishing nets surrounding the vessel, complicating rescue attempts.
Rescue operations have involved boats and airplanes, demonstrating the scale and urgency of the search. Authorities continue to hope for the safe recovery of all missing persons as the search efforts persist into the coming days.
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