A high-speed chase on the waters near Tianjin saw a fishing vessel colliding with a fisheries law enforcement ship, leading to the sinking of the vessel and severe injuries to a fisherman onboard in northern China.

The injured fisherman, now undergoing extensive treatment at Tianjin's First Central Hospital, has unfortunately lost his sight due to the catastrophic collision.

According to Mr Zhang, the elder brother of the injured fisherman, the treatment costs have already soared to around 30,000 yuan to 40,000 yuan (£3,400 to £4,500).

Zhang described the horrific incident, stating that on the morning of September 25, he and his brother were engaged in fishing operations in the waters near Tianjin Port. "They were enforcing the law, and we ran when we saw them. Their enforcement ship chased us and collided with us, humans and ship alike," Zhang recalled with dismay.

The collision led to grievous damages to their fishing vessel, with Zhang’s brother sustaining injuries to the head and chest, including a fractured skull and a dislodged eyeball.

The enforcement officers then reportedly rescued the injured men, calling for immediate medical assistance and ensuring their safe transport to the hospital.

Zhang further added that their assailant, a Tianjin fisheries law enforcement speedboat, was not short of speed during the collision. "They had four people on board, with two in uniform. Their speedboat could reach over 34 miles per hour; it's quite fast. Our fishing vessel was 8.6 metres long, but their enforcement ship was much larger, at least fifteen to sixteen metres," he described.

The fisherman underscored the difficult conditions they operate under, citing the sole motive to earn a livelihood through fishing and individual sales. "They (Tianjin fisheries enforcement) catch us whenever they encounter us. There is something wrong with their law enforcement; at the very least, they should consider the safety of the fishermen," Zhang argued passionately.

The marine police are now rigorously investigating this alarming incident, shedding light on the fragile relationship between law enforcement and the fishing community in Tianjin, with concerns over excessive enforcement measures and the safety of the local fishermen dominating the discourse.

The video was provided by local media with permission.

9月25日，天津渔政执法船追捕时与渔船相撞致渔船沉没，有渔民受伤，目前伤者失明在天津市第一中心医院救助，己花三四万元治疗费用。
据受伤渔民的哥哥张先生介绍，9月25日上午10点多，他和弟弟在天津临港海域捕捞作业。“他们执法撵的我们，我们看见就跑嘛，他们执法船追上，就连船带人撞了。”“我们的渔船撞坏了，人当时在篓子里给挡下了，就贴在边上了，我给他（弟弟）拽上来，他们几个执法人员给拉到岸边的，完了打的120，送到医院救治，现在头部和胸部受伤，头骨裂皮，撞了个大口子，一只眼球脱落。”
张先生还表示，对方是天津渔政执法快艇，冲撞速度不低。“他们有4个人，有两人穿着制服。他们是执法快艇，1小时在海里能跑30多节，速度是挺快的。我们的渔船是8.6米长，他们的执法船比我们的大不少，得有十五六米，船号是12006。”“我们是为了生活才下海捕捞，自个卖，他们（天津渔政）碰上了就抓，他们执法有点问题，最起码得考虑渔民的安全。”
目前，海警已介入调查。