Russian Authorities Rescue Fishermen on Ice Floe
Russian authorities rescued all 139 fishermen stranded on an ice floe in the Sea of Okhotsk in the Western Pacific after earlier reports of 300 stranded. Some fishermen refused to leave without a catch.
Key Points
- 139 fishermen rescued
- Some fishermen refused to leave without a catch
Pros
- Successful rescue operation by Russian authorities
- Prevented potential tragedy for the stranded fishermen
Cons
- Initial confusion about the number of stranded fishermen