Village security team leader in Quang Tri rescues 5 workers in distress at sea

On October 8th, Sen Ngu Commune Police (Quang Tri province) said that a member of the force participating in protecting security and order at the grassroots level had just rescued 5 workers in distress at sea and brought them ashore safely.

Previously, at about 10 am on October 6th, Mr. Ngo Thanh Son - Head of the security and order team of Liem Tien village, Sen Ngu commune, was fishing for squid in the near-shore sea area, about 1km from the mainland, when he suddenly received a signal for help.

The signal was emitted from a survey raft, geological exploration serving an offshore wind power project. On the raft at this time, there were 5 workers in danger due to big waves and strong winds.

The victims include Mr. Ho Van Manh (born 1994, residing in Truong Son commune, Quang Tri province); Mr. Ngo Thanh Canh (born 1986), Mr. Tran Van Linh (born 1990), Mr. Tran Van Cuong (born 1983) and Mr. Tran Van Quoc (born 2008), all residing in Don village, Truong Ninh commune, Quang Tri province.

At the time of the incident, big waves caused the survey raft to be damaged and drift freely along the ocean current. Recognizing the dangerous situation, Mr. Son quickly controlled the fishing boat to approach the raft for rescue.

Despite big waves and strong winds, Mr. Son brought the boat close to the raft side, successively supported all 5 workers to board the boat and brought them ashore safely.

According to Sen Ngu Commune Police, the health of the 5 workers has stabilized. During the rescue process, the head of Mr. Son's fishing boat was slightly damaged.

Mr. Ngo Thanh Son's timely action helped 5 workers escape dangerous situations at sea, showing the spirit of responsibility and the support of forces participating in protecting security and order at the grassroots level.

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