The China Coast Guard has rescued 14 fishermen who were reported missing in the South China Sea. The CCG headquarters say they lost contact with the fishing boat with a crew of 14 early Thursday morning.
The ship was on its way from the Nansha Islands to Xisha Islands. After hours of searching, CCG vessels and helicopters spotted a life-raft in the nearby waters Thursday afternoon.
All the fishermen on board were rescued and sent to the coastal city of Sanya in Hainan Province for medical treatment.
According to the crew, the fishing boat sank due to bad weather and huge waves.
