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8 sailors saved after cargo ship breaks apart off coast of Dalian, NE China

On March 2, cargo ship Changyuan 518 suddenly broke apart and took on water near Lyushun, in Dalian, northeast China's Liaoning Province, trapping 8 crew members in the sea. The Beihai Rescue Bureau launched an emergency response at once, sending a rescue ship and helicopter to the scene. After a high-stakes operation, all 8 sailors were safely airlifted to shore in good condition.

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