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In a remarkable display of maritime bravery, the bulk carrier 'Guo Yuan 28' came to the aid of six crew members from the Indonesian fishing vessel 'KM Sidik', which capsized on June 27, 2020, in the tumultuous waters of the Natuna Sea. The incident occurred around 3 a.m. as the 'KM Sidik', having departed from Tanjung sea port in Natuna, was en route to Pontianak in West Kalimantan when a fierce storm led to a catastrophic failure of its pumps. The 'Guo Yuan 28', making its way from Santos to Zhanjiang, happened to be passing the area off Seraya Island when the disaster struck. In a heroic effort, the bulk carrier rescued seven Indonesian sailors, although tragically one of the crew members was confirmed deceased. The surviving six were subsequently transferred to a nearby Indonesian rescue vessel. Following the rescue, the survivors were swiftly taken to a local hospital in Natuna, where they received medical attention and support from the district's COVID-19 Task Force, highlighting the community's ongoing health measures during the pandemic.