On the afternoon of February 7, leaders of Cat Tien 3 Commune People's Committee (Lam Dong province) said that after many days of searching efforts, functional forces have found the body of Mr. N.V.T (44 years old, local resident), the victim who capsized and drowned missing on Da Si irrigation lake.
Previously, on the evening of February 5, while rowing a boat to cast nets to catch fish on Da Si irrigation lake, Mr. T's boat unfortunately capsized, causing the victim to fall into the water and go missing.
Immediately after receiving the information, local authorities mobilized police and commune militia forces to coordinate with the Fire Prevention and Fighting and Rescue Team of Area 4 (PC07 Department of Lam Dong Provincial Police) to organize search and rescue.
However, because Da Si irrigation lake has a large area and a deep water level (averaging over 10m), the search is facing many difficulties.
After many efforts, by noon on February 7, functional forces had found the victim's body, about 50m from the location where the boat capsized and drowned.
According to functional agencies, Da Si irrigation lake is located in Cat Tien 3 commune, with an area of nearly 220ha, the common water level is from 8-10m, in some places up to tens of meters deep.
This is an important irrigation project, providing irrigation water for Cat Tien rice granary (old Cat Tien district).
To ensure safety, local authorities have placed many warning signs of danger and drowning prevention around the lake area.
Currently, functional agencies are completing procedures to hand over the victim's body to the family for funeral arrangements.
