Rescuers find no trace of 22 missing crew days after cargo ship sinks in Bay of Bengal
Summary
Rescuers have not found any signs of 22 missing sailors after their cargo ship sank in the Bay of Bengal last week. Search teams from the Indian Coast Guard and Navy are looking in deep waters near India’s east coast but have only found oil and two life rafts so far.Key Facts
- The cargo ship MV Ocean Winner sank about 276 miles off the coast of Odisha, India.
- The ship was carrying iron ore to China.
- There were 24 crew members onboard: 20 Chinese, 3 from Myanmar, and 1 Bangladeshi.
- Two Chinese sailors were rescued after the ship sent a distress call.
- The search area has very deep waters, making rescue efforts difficult.
- Rescuers found an oil slick and two life rafts near the ship’s last known location.
- No shipwreck or additional survivors have been found yet.
- Authorities do not know the exact cause of the sinking.
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