A helicopter was used to rescue sailors after their ship sank due to tropical storm Linfa in Quang Tri, Vietnam on October 11.

According to witnesses, the ship stopped at the port to avoid the tropical storm was hit by waves and drifted out and sank.

Fortunately, the sailors quickly clung to the chimney to avoid the waves, as the chimney column still protruded above the sea level.

Rescuers on a lifeboat approached the ship but were later trapped with the crew on it due to the strong winds and waves.

A helicopter was then sent to save the sailors and rescuers.

In the video, rescuers in the helicopter used ropes to approach the ship and rescue the stranded people on it.

According to the captain, there were 12 sailors on board and they were trapped when the ship sank. One sailor fell into the ocean due to high waves and went missing.

Rescuers are still looking for the missing sailor.

Video captured the moment of Helicopter rescue sailors in distress due to ship sinking caused by Typhoon Linfa in Quang Tri Viet Nam.
According to witnesses, while anchored to avoid storms at the port, the ship was hit by waves and drifted out and sank.
Fortunately, when the chimney column still protrudes high above the sea level.
The sailors quickly clung to the chimney to avoid the waves.
Rescue measures were quickly deployed. However, strong waves and strong winds prevented the lifeboats from accessing the sunken ship.
A lifeboat approached the ship, however, waves sank the ship, trapping rescue workers on board with the crew.
A helicopter was sent later to save sailors and rescue workers trapped in the ship.
In the video, helicopters and rescuers use ropes to approach the ship and rescue the stranded. Helicopter tried to fly in strong winds and high waves to rescue sailors.
According to the captain, there were 12 sailors aboard and they were trapped when the ship sank. One sailor fell into the ocean due to high waves and is missing. Rescuers are looking for this sailor.
Typhoon Linfa, which entered the Vietnam central region, brought heavy rain and strong winds that caused many trees to park and many houses destroyed. The Typhoon has exacerbated the flooding of this area.
Video captured on October 11, 2020.