The couple who were rescued in time were Mr. Nguyen Van K. (born in 1992) and Ms. Dinh Thi T. (born in 1997). Both reside in Cao Duong commune, Luong Son district.
In particular, the wife, who was 6 months pregnant, was taken by police officers out of the dangerous flood area to safety.
Previously, at around 10:30 p.m. on September 7, Task Force No. 7, Luong Son District Police and Cao Duong Commune Police received a report from the public about a cry for help in the area near Dong Ke village underground (Cao Duong commune, Luong Son district).
After reaching the scene, the working group determined that there was a couple isolated in the midst of the raging floodwaters. Among them, the woman was 6 months pregnant.
Immediately, Major Nguyen Manh Dung, Head of the Task Force, commanded the forces and developed a plan to rescue the victims. The local security force, consisting of 15 people, was also mobilized to the scene to carry out rescue work.
After more than 1 hour, the working group rescued the victims and brought them to Cao Duong Commune People's Committee, ensuring safety for the rescue team.