Argentina shoots and sinks Chinese-trawler-for-alleged-illegal-fishing

Thirty-two sailors from a Chinese trawler were dramatically rescued off the coast of Argentina after the South American country’s coast guard pursued and sank 'Lu Yan Yuan Yu 010' for allegedly fishing illegally.


Argentina’s Naval Prefecture (PNA) chased and scuttled the ‘slow boat from China’ after observing it trawling inside the exclusive economic zone off Puerto Madryn, according to Argentinian officials.



“The vessel was hailed over radio and both visual and audio signals were sent to make contact. However, the vessel turned off its fishing lights and proceeded to flee towards international waters without responding to repeated calls over various frequencies,” the coastguard statement said. “The ship performed maneuvers designed to force a collision with the coastguard, putting at risk not only its own crew but coastguard personnel, who were then ordered to shoot parts of the vessel.”

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Last Edited by SHR on 03/18/2016 10:48 AM