Big wave sinks two vessels, one fisherman missing

On Sunday afternoon, the fishing vessel CM 5540-TS which was carrying 8 crewmen, was suddenly hit and sunk by big waves 25 nautical miles West of Chuối Island. Seven of the crewmen had been saved by another fishing vessel.

One was reported to be missing. Earlier on June 16th, another vessel also sunk due to big waves. All five sailors were rescued.