On June 18, the People's Committee of Quang Dong commune (Quang Trach district, Quang Binh province) confirmed that a drowning incident had just occurred in the Vung Chua sea area, almost killing 3 young brothers.
The incident occurred at around 4:00 p.m. on June 16, when 3 brothers and their father went swimming in Cua Ngam Trang area, Dong Hung village. While the father was ashore, all three of them went down to the water near the estuary and were suddenly swept away by the water.
Hearing the cry for help, the father immediately plunged into the sea with the support of local people, quickly bringing all 3 children to shore.
At the time of being rescued, the two men were unconscious, given first aid and immediately transferred to the Vietnam - Cuba Friendship Hospital in Dong Hoi. The youngest brother is in stable health, and the two brothers are continuing to be monitored and treated.