Sailor Rescued In East China Sea

A Philippine sailor was rescued by Chinese maritime police after he was severely injured on a ship in the East China Sea. According to local maritime police, Rivera Roy, 35, first mate on the Cyprus-registered "Alrmedr", was struck on the head by an iron cable in strong winds.Roy was unconscious and suffering blood loss when police arrived. After emergency treatment, he was taken to hospital and was reported to be out of danger.