China returned 23 Vietnamese fishermen it rescued during Typhoon Conson to Vietnam on August 1.
The hand-over was made at the Mong Cai International border gate, in Mong Cai City, Quang Ninh Province.
Of these victims, 10 came from Quang Nam Province, 11 from Khanh Hoa Province, and two from Ninh Thuan Province.
All of them were in relatively good health when handed over to Vietnam.
They were caught in the tropical storm Conson on July 18 and 19 while fishing on five boats before being saved by a Chinese search and rescue team. Afterward, they stayed in Sanya City, Hainan Province, China.
Vietnam’s agencies concerned are carrying out necessary procedures to return them to their homes.
