Dai Dong Commune authorities (Nghe An) and local people are looking for a solution to rescue a herd of cows stuck on the Lam River floating sandbank.

Dozens of cows belonging to people in Phu Hau and Phuong Son hamlets (formerly Dong Van commune), now Dai Dong commune (Nghe An) were stranded on the Lam River floating sandbank, making people restless. On the morning of July 24, local authorities were actively working with people to rescue the cows.

Clip: Xuan Hoang

Records at the Lam River dike section passing through Phu Hau hamlet on the morning of July 24 show that local authorities and people are trying to deploy plans to rescue the herd of cows isolated on the floating beach. However, the situation is extremely difficult as the road from the dike to the beach has been cut off by floodwaters, the current is strong, and there is a great risk of insecurity if one tries to cross.

Floating area in the middle of Lam River, passing through Dai Dong commune. Photo: Xuan Hoang

Ms. Le Thi Huong, a resident of Phu Hau hamlet, worriedly said: “My family has a beef cow stuck in the yard since yesterday afternoon. Now we can only rely on the government for help, because if the water rises further, the risk of it being swept away is very high.”

Floating beach is a place where people have long used for production and grazing cattle. Photo: Xuan Hoang

According to Mr. Tran Thanh Nga - Chairman of Dai Dong Commune People's Committee, although the local government had previously informed the people that the flood water on Lam River would rise during this time, so that people could proactively take measures to ensure their property and livestock. However, some people were still subjective, causing 23 cows of local people to be stuck on the Lam River floating sandbank.

The authorities mobilized 4 boats and people to organize the herding of cows to shore, but were not successful due to deep and fast water conditions. The commune has instructed the rescue force to wear life jackets to ensure absolute safety for the people.

The entire herd of cows was trapped on the morning of July 24. Photo: Xuan Hoang

"Currently, the Lam River water level is less than 1 meter from the highest point of the floating beach. If we do not rescue them promptly, the entire herd of cows could be submerged in the floodwaters," said Mr. Nga.

Local authorities count the number of families with trapped cows. Photo: Xuan Hoang

In times of complicated floods, timely detection and support for people to protect their property is extremely necessary. The Dai Dong commune government is actively coordinating with people to find the most effective solution to bring the cows to shore safely./.

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