Last night (March 17), upon receiving a report from fisherman Duong Thai Binh, local authorities coordinated with Roon Border Guard Station - Quang Binh Border Guard to mobilize fishermen's boats to quickly approach the scene.

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The body was discovered about 6 nautical miles off the coast of Canh Duong. Photo: T. Hieu

By 11 p.m. the same day, authorities had brought the victim's body ashore.

Authorities have identified the man as Mr. Tuong Hoang Thanh (born in 1979, in Quang Phu commune, Quang Trach district). Mr. Thanh went missing at sea 9 days ago.

Previously, on March 9, Mr. Thanh and a fellow boatman from Quang Phu commune went fishing in a small boat. When they reached Hon Gio area in Quang Dong commune, Quang Trach district, this person lost contact.

Authorities are continuing to search for the remaining missing victim who was on the same boat with Mr. Thanh.