Chinanews.com, Shanghai, December 1 (Reporter Yin Liqin) The strongest cold wave this winter has hit, and many places along the eastern coast have issued warnings for cold waves and strong winds at sea.

On November 30th, the Shanghai Maritime Search and Rescue Center received dangerous information: In the waters about 40 nautical miles northeast of the Yangtze River Estuary, the cabin of a Mongolian cargo ship "EVER WIN" was flooded, and it had been seriously tilted to the right by about 30°, and there was a risk of capsizing at any time. 12 people on board People (including 3 Chinese and 9 Burmese) are in urgent need of rescue.

The East China Sea Rescue Bureau of the Ministry of Transport responded immediately, dispatching rescue ships and rescue helicopters to the scene quickly.

Rescue boats, helicopters and sea-air joint rescue rescued 12 people in distress

  The "Donghai Rescue 101" ship on standby at the Yangtze River Estuary arrived at the distressed sea area as soon as possible to carry out on-site guarding and rescue preparations.

  The "B-7360" rescue helicopter arrived immediately.

The on-site wind force is 8, the gust is 9~10, and the wave height can reach 8~10 meters.

The crew in distress have gathered at the quarterdeck and waited for rescue.

Rescue boats, helicopters and sea-air joint rescue rescued 12 people in distress

  The rescue crew immediately adjusted the rescue plan in consideration of the harsh sea conditions at the scene and the safety of the people in distress.

Through air hovering, high-rope traction and winch hoisting, 6 people in distress were quickly transferred to the rescue ship, and then the remaining 6 people in distress were rescued, and all 12 people in distress were rescued in two batches. Shanghai Gaodong Airport firstly ensures the safety of personnel.

  It is understood that all 12 people in distress have been rescued and have been properly placed.

The ship in distress has drifted due to the wind and waves, and the rescue ship is still guarding.

In recent years, the East China Sea Rescue Bureau has included sea-air joint rescue as a normal rescue method when performing its duties of rescue at sea.

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