Hong Kong's Government Flying Service rescued all 17 crew
members of a Chinese mainland vessel that sank 100 kilometers
southwest of Hong Kong on Sunday morning.
Upon receiving the signal for help, the Flying Service
immediately dispatched two helicopters to the site. All the 17 crew
on board were rescued and sent to Chek Lop Kok Airport, local media
said.
They were then sent to hospital for a medical examination. It
was reported that all of them are in good condition.
The Flying Service was called in after another mainland vessel
sank in the midst of trying to effect a rescue operation. Three
members of crew from the would-be rescue vessel were also saved by
the Flying Service.
(Xinhua News Agency September 19, 2005)