Nearly 100 passengers rescued in Thailand: ferry from Koh Kood began sinking en route to mainland
Kyiv • UNN
Thai authorities rescued 97 passengers and 10 crew members of a private ferry that began taking on water during a voyage from Koh Kood island to the mainland. The crew discovered a hole in the hull, after which the captain anchored the vessel and called for rescuers.
Thailand's maritime authorities reported a successful rescue operation in Trat province: almost 100 passengers of a private ferry were evacuated after the vessel began taking on water during a voyage from the popular island of Koh Kood to the mainland. This was reported by Associated Press, writes UNN.
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According to the provincial public relations department, the crew discovered a hole in the hull approximately halfway through the 40-kilometer route in the Gulf of Thailand. Due to high waves, the captain decided to anchor the ferry and immediately called rescuers.
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Other ferries, fishing boats, and military vessels arrived to help, evacuating 97 passengers and 10 crew members within an hour. There were no casualties as a result of the incident.
Thai media reported that after the water was pumped out, the damaged boat was towed to shore.
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