Previously, at around 5:00 p.m. on July 14, while patrolling to ensure security and order, Captain Dinh Viet Hung heard people calling for help because a group of tourists was drowning.
Immediately, Captain Hung, Mr. Nguyen Chi Tu (local resident) and Mr. Dinh Van Thinh (tourist) rushed to the area where the 3 tourists were struggling to rescue.
Due to his experience in rescue, Captain Hung brought a buoy and swam about 50 meters to male tourist Pham Trung Hung to rescue the victim when he was almost unconscious.
At the same time, the remaining two victims closer to shore were also promptly rescued by people.
After being brought to shore, Captain Hung and the people carried the victim on their shoulders and ran to push the water out of his mouth. After many times like that, the victim showed signs of regaining consciousness.
The three rescued tourists were Mr. Pham Trung Hung, Mr. Nguyen The Thang and Ms. Nguyen Phuong Thao (both in Ha Long City).
It is known that the area where the group of people was bathing in water only reached their chest area, however due to negligence, 3 people were swept away by the ocean waves leading to drowning.
On the morning of July 15, after stabilizing their health and spirit, the victims went to Minh Chau Commune Police headquarters to thank Captain Dinh Viet Hung for their timely help.
