Twelve Dead in Trawler Accident Off Namibian Coast

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Twelve Dead in Trawler Accident Off Namibian Coast

At least 12 fishermen have drowned after a trawler sank off the coast of southern Namibia, according to reports reaching here Saturday.

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At least 12 fishermen have drowned after a trawler sank off the coast of southern Namibia, according to reports reaching here Saturday.

The reports quoted a marine rescue official as saying that nineof the 28 fishermen on board were rescued but another seven people are still missing.

The accident occurred early on Saturday morning, about 30 nautical miles west of the town of Luderitz. The fishing vessel sank in 24 minutes in very rough seas and high swells.

Four fishing vessels are still in the vicinity, searching for survivors of the sunken vessel, named the Meob Bay.

As yet there are no details of the names or nationalities of the missing or deceased men, said the reports.

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