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The parents of one of the New Zealanders who disappeared after the sinking of a cattle boat are “desperate” for the government to help them with search and rescue efforts.
Lochie Bellerby and Scott Harris have been missing for more than a week after the ship they were on, Gulf Livestock 1, was caught in a typhoon and sank in the East China Sea on September 2. Another 41 crew members were also on board.
The Japanese Coast Guard has canceled their full-time search for the ship.
However, Bellerby’s parents are hopeful that the missing crew members are either on a life raft somewhere in the sea or have washed ashore on one of the many uninhabited islands.
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The Southland man, Lochie Bellerby, was aboard a cattle ship that sank off the coast of Japan on September 2. He is still missing.
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“It’s a big area and they could be 1000 kilometers away now. We don’t know, so we would like the search to restart on a broader scale, “Guy Bellerby told RNZ. Control on Friday.
His wife Lucy Bellerby praised the rescue efforts and communication thus far. But she said they did not lose hope and were “absolutely desperate” for the search to continue.
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The Japanese Coast Guard canceled its full-time search for Gulf Livestock 1, the live export ship that disappeared in a typhoon in the East China Sea.
She told RNZ that they would like the government to assist the Japanese Coast Guard with search efforts if possible.
“There are 40 missing people.” She said they were fighting not just for their son Lochie, whom they would “love so much at home,” but for all the families who were losing their loved ones.
“We all have children missing at sea,” he said. Control.
He said they would really appreciate “any support” they could get from the government to help keep the search going.
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Scott Harris, left, and Lochie Bellerby were aboard Gulf Livestock 1 when it sank.
Bellerby, who is in his 20s, was one of the managers of the cattle herd aboard the ship. His job was to look after the cattle on board during the sea voyage.
His mother told him Control It was his first great adventure at sea, although he had a lot of experience with rivers and lakes. He also said it was “extremely witty.”
“We really have to help these guys,” he said. “We have not given up.”
Stuff He understands that Bellerby grew up on a sheep farm near Te Anau and attended Fiordland College, and a friend said he was an amazing guy.
“ He was always up for an adventure and he has an amazing personality. ”
The mother of the other missing Kiwi crewmember, Scott Harris, has also asked the government for help.
“My boy is missing, go find him. That’s all I want you to do, go get him, “said Karen Adrian. Stuff this week.
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Cargo ship Gulf Livestock 1 (File photo)
The Gulf Livestock 1 left Napier in mid-August and was traveling to the east coast of China with 43 crew on board and 5,800 cows. The 140-meter-long ship reportedly sank after losing an engine due to bad weather from Typhoon Maysak on 2 September.
A spokesperson for Maritime New Zealand said on Thursday that they had been in close communication with the Japanese authorities leading the search and rescue response, and were offering support or information if necessary.
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A 30-year-old Filipino citizen was the second crew member found alive on the capsized cattle boat Gulf Livestock 1. He is seen to the left of the life raft calling for help.
