Fishermen Rescue in the Sea of Okhotsk

SOURCE www.nbcnews.com
Russia's emergency services rescued all 139 fishermen stranded on an ice floe drifting in the Sea of Okhotsk in the Western Pacific.

Key Points

  • Rescue operation successfully brought 139 stranded fishermen ashore.
  • Ice crack caused the fishermen to drift in the Sea of Okhotsk.
  • Winter fishing season in Sakhalin region typically starts in early February.

Pros

  • All 139 stranded fishermen were successfully rescued by Russian emergency services.
  • A rescue operation involving helicopters and vessels was able to bring all individuals ashore safely.

Cons

  • It was unclear why so many fishermen had gathered at the location in Russia's Sakhalin region.