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Rescuers Scour South China Sea for Survivors After Vietnamese General Cargo Ship Sinks

The Vietnamese general cargo ship Khoi Nguyen 18 sank in severe weather near Fiery Cross Reef in the South China Sea. A multinational rescue operation involving Chinese, Vietnamese, and Philippine assets has rescued 47 of the 62 crew members, leaving 17 missing. The vessel's cargo and destination have not been disclosed.