Using radar through walls to search for Myanmar earthquake victims

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In Myanmar, Vietnamese rescue forces used wall-crossing radar and search devices using images and sounds to search for earthquake victims.

On March 31, information from the Ministry of National Defense said that after arriving at Yangon International Airport on the evening of March 30, the Vietnamese rescue forces participating in supporting the recovery of the consequences of the earthquake in Myanmar traveled by car for nearly 500km to the capital Naypyidaw at more than 3:00 a.m. on March 31.

Vietnam Rescue Forces detect the scene of the earthquake in Myanmar. Video: Nam Hung

Immediately after arriving in Naypyidaw, Major General Pham Van Ty - Deputy Director of the Department of Rescue - Relief (Ministry of General Staff) - had a quick exchange with representatives of the Department of Fire Prevention and Fighting, Ministry of Home Affairs of Myanmar, the unit responsible for guiding the rescue location of the Vietnamese delegation and the Minister of Tourism and Tourism of Myanmar.

The two sides agreed on the professional skills, content of methods and methods of organizing search and rescue.

Luc luong cuu ho cuu nan cua Viet Nam trao doi cac phuong an tim kiem, khac phuc hau qua do dong dat gay ra. Anh: Nam Hung
Vietnam's rescue forces discussed search and rescue plans to overcome the consequences of the earthquake. Photo: Nam Hung

The group quickly stabilized their accommodation, organized local reconnaissance forces, determined and organized the search for the victims. It is expected that the Vietnam People's Army will be divided into 3 teams, coordinating with the Ministry of Public Security's team to go in 3 search directions in the fastest possible spirit.

After discussing, the Vietnam Rescue Force sent 10 officers and soldiers of the Army and Police, including deputy company leaders and captains of search teams to conduct field reconnaissance.

Doan QDND Viet Nam chia lam 3 mui, phoi hop voi doan cua Bo Cong an di theo 3 huong tim kiem voi tinh than nhanh nhat co the. Anh: Nam Hung
The Vietnam People's Army delegation divided into 3 teams, coordinating with the Ministry of Public Security's delegation to go in 3 search directions in the fastest possible spirit. Photo: Nam Hung

After grasping the specific situation in the area and the number of suspected victims still stuck, the rescue team will continue to send a team of engineers, using a radar tracking system through the wall and search equipment using images and sounds to accurately determine the location of the victim.

The Army Group is also ready to send 30 officers of the Military Medical Forces, establish a small-scale admission and treatment team, and perform first aid methods both internal medicine and surgery to serve the victims, as well as the people in the area.

Hien truong do nat cua mot so toa nha bi thiet hai do dong dat gay ra. Anh: Nam Hung
The scene of the devastation of some buildings damaged by the earthquake. Photo: Nam Hung

The working group also presented 30 tons of dry rice to the Myanmar representative, supporting the victims of the earthquake. Immediately after the discussion, the working group moved to the search area, 25km away.

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