Chance of finding missing crew off Hong Kong 'very slim' after storm, say authorities

The ship snapped in two as tropical storm Chaba passed through Hong Kong and southern China. - AFP

HONG KONG, July 3 (Reuters): The chance of finding 27 crew members alive from a vessel that snapped in two as tropical storm Chaba passed through Hong Kong and southern China is "very slim", government rescue authorities said on Sunday, as the search for those missing continued.

On Saturday, authorities rescued three of 30 crew members as strong winds and rain battered the coast and waters about 300 km (200 miles) southwest of the city, Hong Kong Government Flying Service said.