2 sailors missing after a French trawler sinks near British port
Summary
Two sailors are missing after a French fishing boat sank near Plymouth, England. Rescue teams from both France and the UK are searching for the missing crew members.Key Facts
- The French fishing trawler Maranello sank about 26 nautical miles southwest of Plymouth.
- The Maranello had five crew members onboard.
- Another trawler, the Stradale, rescued three crew members before the Maranello sank.
- Two sailors are still missing despite a large search effort.
- The search is led by the Falmouth Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre in the UK, working with French authorities.
- One rescued sailor was injured and taken to Truro Hospital by helicopter.
- The French Navy and British rescue teams, including lifeboats and aircraft, are involved in the search.
- The accident happened in waters overseen by the UK.
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