Military medical staff of Cửa Đại Border Guard Station examines the health conditions of the man from Myanmar saved by Vietnamese fishermen. — VNA/VNS Photo

BẾN TRE — The Cửa Đại Border Guard Station in the southern province of Bến Tre on Tuesday said it received a Myanmar national who was found adrift at sea and rescued by local fishermen.

Trần Minh Nghĩa, captain of fishing boat BT 99234 TS, said his boat was operating in the sea when fishermen on the boat spotted the man.

They took him onboard, brought him to the shore and reported to Cửa Đại Border Guard Station.

After receiving the case, the station sent military medical staff to provide medical check and care to the foreigner, who said he was a Myanmar citizen.

The man's health now is in stable condition. The border station continues to coordinate with functional forces to verify information and complete procedures on the case in line with regulations. — VNS