12 people have been confirmed dead after a fishing boat capsized and sank off the coast of Dalian in northeast China’s Liaoning Province on Wednesday.Â
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The boat, with 17 people on board, was hit by huge waves when the crew were about to transfer to a bigger fishing vessel.Â
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According to Xinhua news agency, the ongoing rescue and search operation involves a helicopter, seven maritime patrol ships and 120 other boats. Only one person has been rescued, while four are still missing.