In the recent rainy and flood days, the story of Major Nguyen Khac Thinh - an ship and electricity officer of the 2nd Border Guard Squadron (Gia Lai Provincial Border Guard) - bravely saving people on the flood peak, made many people admire.
At noon on November 19, Major Thinh was mobilized by the unit to participate in rescuing people isolated in Quarter 6, Quy Nhon Dong Ward. The flood water is currently rising and flowing rapidly, making it extremely difficult to reach households who are struggling to reach the flood peak.
Many areas were deeply flooded, the entrance to people's houses was full of obstacles, making it difficult for canoes to access. Without hesitation, Major Thinh and his teammates tied ropes to him, jumped into the water to pull the canoe close to the house of the people, and saved him.
"At that time, I just thought of how to quickly get people out of the flooded area, because there were many people trapped inside," Major Thinh shared.
While rescuing the people, Major Thinh unfortunately stepped on a sharp object in the water, tearing his left foot deep. Suppressing the pain, he used a shirt to temporarily tie the wound and continued to save people. When the wound became too severe, the working group carried him to the gathering place, in the midst of heavy rain, gusts of wind and immense floodwaters.
According to Gia Lai Central General Hospital, Major Thinh injured his left foot, suspected of having a rupture of the tendons of the fingers 3, 4, and 5. Doctors have performed surgery to treat the wound.
Lieutenant Colonel Le Hong Tuan - Deputy Chief of Staff of the Gia Lai Provincial Border Guard, who directly commanded the rescue force - said that during floods, the entire force had to take advantage of every minute and every second to reach the people. The water rose rapidly, the flow was strong, many places were more dangerous than expected, but no officers or soldiers hesitated.
"Each officer and soldier jumped into the rushing water, carrying each elderly person, and carrying each young child onto a canoe. Comrade Thinh, despite being seriously injured, still suppressed the pain to continue saving people. That is the quality and bravery of Uncle Ho's soldiers," Lieutenant Colonel Tuan shared.
Major Thinh's brave action once again affirmed the spirit of "as long as the people are still on duty", inspiring courage and dedication in the midst of difficult rainy and flood days.
Millions of arms turn to compatriots affected by storms and floods
Consecutive storms and floods caused by storms have caused many deaths, missing people, and injuries; many houses and production and business establishments have had their roofs blown off and suffered heavy damage. People across the Central and Northern mountainous provinces are struggling day and night to cope with floods and heavy losses in human lives and property that cannot be mentioned...
"A piece of food when hungry is worth a package when full", with the spirit of mutual love that has always been a beautiful image of the Vietnamese people, the Golden Heart Social Charity Fund calls on domestic and foreign philanthropists to join hands to share with people affected by floods to have food, clothing, shelter, students have books to go to school...
The Golden Heart Social Charity Fund would like to sincerely thank the precious feelings of agencies, businesses, and domestic and foreign philanthropists.
Please send any help to: Golden Heart Social Society Fund, No. 51 Hang Bo, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi. Phone: 024.39232756. Account number (STK): 113000000758 at Vietinbank Hoan Kiem Branch, Hanoi. STK: 0021000303088 - at Vietcombank - Hanoi Branch, STK: 12410001122556 - at BIDV - Hoan Kiem Branch. Or scan the following QR code:
