As reported by Lao Dong Newspaper, at around 3:00 p.m. on November 6, Mr. D.Q.C (44 years old, residing in Tay An Vinh village) went to the Ly Son port area to jump into the sea due to family conflicts. At this time, storm No. 13 is about to make landfall in Quang Ngai, with big waves and strong winds.
Seeing that, Mr. Le Van Sanh (37 years old, residing in Tay An Hai village) and Mr. Phan Duy Quang (47 years old, residing in Tay An Vinh village) used a basket to rescue him. However, due to strong waves and strong winds, all 3 people were swept away far away and could not return to shore.

After receiving the news, the authorities and the Border Guard Command of Quang Ngai province mobilized rescue ships to search for missing people.

At 8:44 a.m. on November 8, Mr. Phan Duy Quang was floating at sea when he was rescued by a cargo ship.
Next, at 4:05 p.m. on November 8, the An Vinh cruise ship and the fishermen rescued Mr. Le Van Sanh.
Also on the afternoon of November 8, Mr. D.Q.C was rescued by a fishing boat in Quang Binh.
Mr. Le Van Sanh and Mr. Phan Duy Quang are currently civil servants and employees working at the Ly Son Port Management and Exploitation Department under the Quang Ngai Provincial Port Management Board.