268 fishermen trapped by Typhoon Wutip arrive in Sanya

A total of 268 fishermen who were trapped by Typhoon Wutip in the South China Sea have arrived in Sanya, Hainan Province Thursday morning after 15 hours sail in navy vessels, local authorities said.

Supply ships loaded with food, medicine and tents have arrived in Yongxing Island of Hainan's Sansha City Thursday morning, said Sansha government.

Rescue work continues on Thursday as 58 fishermen remain missing after three fishing boats sank near Shanhu Island in the Xisha Islands, about 330 km from China's island province of Hainan due to Typhoon Wutip on Sunday afternoon.