On August 26, the People's Committee of Le Thuy commune (Quang Tri province) said that a death had just occurred in the area while practicing boatming.
According to initial information, at around 3:00 p.m. the same day, Mr. P.T.H (residing in Tan Le village, Le Thuy commune) participated in a boat racing practice on the Kien Giang river with other athletes. When he reached the river section of Loc Thuong village, Mr. H suddenly fainted.
The athletes quickly brought the boat to shore and took Mr. H to the emergency room. However, Mr. H did not survive. The victim's body has been taken home for funeral arrangements.