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20-Ton Squid Boat Sinks, 3 Rescued Near Rang Kwian Island

20-Ton Squid Boat Sinks, 3 Rescued Near Rang Kwian Island

Matichon•Society•1d ago

Reader Briefing

Three crew members were rescued after their 20-ton squid fishing boat sank quickly due to a rapid leak near Rang Kwian Island.

  • •A 20-ton squid fishing boat named Tor Lap Duangporn sank near Rang Kwian Island in Sattahip, Chonburi.
  • •Three crew members were found adrift at sea and were rescued by rescue authorities.
  • •The sinking occurred rapidly on the night of February 15th due to a sudden water leak.

Overview

  • •On February 15, 2024, at 11:00 PM, a squid fishing boat sank.
  • •The boat sank due to a rapid water leak causing a loss of stability.
  • •Rescue teams were dispatched and successfully rescued three crew members adrift at sea.
  • •Three crew members were in danger of drowning but were brought to safety.
  • •The boat's captain, Watchara Poolchuay (21), stated that a rapid water leak caused the sinking.
  • •One crew member sustained a minor injury, a cut eyebrow, and received first aid.
  • •The rescued crew members were taken back to shore safely.
  • •The incident occurred near Rang Kwian Island in Sattahip District, Chonburi Province.

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Key Quotes

นายวัชระ พูลช่วย (Watchara Poolchuay)
"While bringing the boat back to shore, water rapidly entered the vessel, causing it to lose stability, capsize, and sink quickly."
ขณะกำลังนำเรือกลับเข้าฝั่ง ได้เกิดน้ำรั่วเข้าเรืออย่างรวดเร็ว ทำให้เรือเสียการทรงตัวและพลิกคว่ำ จมลงอย่างรวดเร็ว

Key Entities

Place

Rang Kwian Island(เกาะรางเกวียน)
The location near which the 20-ton squid fishing boat sank.
Sattahip District(อ.สัตหีบ)
The administrative district in Chonburi Province where the incident occurred.
Chonburi Province(จ.ชลบุรี)ℹ️
The province in Thailand where the sinking of the squid fishing boat took place.

Organization

Rescue authorities(เจ้าหน้าที่หน่วยกู้ภัย)
The entity responsible for responding to the sinking boat and rescuing the crew.
Tor Lap Duangporn(เรือ ท.ลาภดวงพร)
The name of the 20-ton squid fishing boat that sank.

Person

Watchara Poolchuay(นายวัชระ พูลช่วย)
The 21-year-old captain of the sunken squid fishing boat who provided details about the incident.