Regarding the clip of a girl suspected of drowning in Hoan Kiem Lake that is spreading on social media, speaking with a reporter from Lao Dong Newspaper on the evening of October 26, a leader of Hoan Kiem Ward Police (Hanoi) confirmed that an incident had occurred in the area.
According to initial information, the incident occurred on Saturday morning (October 25, when Hanoi turned cold.
At first, the girl waded along the lake without clothes. After that, this person went to a deeper area, could not control the situation and was suspected of drowning.
The Management Board of Hoan Kiem Lake and Hanoi Old Quarter has reported to the authorities. Upon receiving the information, officers and soldiers of the Fire Fighting and Rescue Police Team of Area No. 7 - Fire Prevention and Rescue Police Department, Hanoi City Police immediately arrived at the scene for rescue.
The girl was then brought to shore.The authorities quickly implemented an artificial respiratory method.
The identity and health of the girl have not been announced by the authorities.