Four survivors found in Taiwan shipwreck as more are rescued

Taiwan is currently grappling with the aftermath of a record-breaking typhoon that has left a trail of destruction in its wake. According to officials from the Ocean Affairs Council, this storm has been the most severe in the island’s 117-year history, marked by unprecedented wind speeds and a high number of vessels damaged. Despite the chaos, four seafarers from Myanmar managed to survive as their ship sank during the storm.

Ocean Affairs Council Minister Kuan Bi-ling took to Facebook to report that the typhoon had caused seven freighters and one yacht to run aground, with 79 seafarers stranded on their vessels awaiting rescue. The storm, with wind speeds exceeding 140 mph and heavy rainfall, continued to wreak havoc on the island, posing challenges for rescue operations.

In a miraculous turn of events, four crew members from the Tanzanian-flagged cargo ship Fu-Shun were found alive on the beach after deciding to swim for shore as their vessel began to sink. Tragically, one of the crew members, identified as the captain, lost his life in the storm. Despite the valiant efforts of the survivors, the search continues for the missing crew members as the Taiwan Coast Guard mobilizes rescue efforts for the stranded ships. The island remains on high alert as it grapples with the aftermath of this devastating natural disaster.

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