In a midnight drama at sea, the China Coast Guard (CCG) sprang into action early Friday to save 13 Filipino crew members after their cargo ship capsized near China's Huangyan Dao. The rescue mission unfolded 55 nautical miles northwest of the island, with two CCG vessels racing to the scene after a distress call at 1:34 a.m.
📢 'Every second counts in these waters,' the CCG stated on social media, confirming ongoing efforts to locate the remaining 8 crew members. The Sansha Maritime Search and Rescue Center in Hainan Province coordinated the emergency response, highlighting cross-border cooperation in the South China Sea.
🌏 This marks the first major maritime rescue operation in the region this year, underscoring the CCG's role in regional safety. Updates are expected as search teams battle waves and weather to bring all crew home. 🚢💨
