Rescue 6 Quang Tri residents trapped in the forest due to flood water

QTO - On the evening of October 29, information from the Fire Prevention and Rescue Police Department (PCCC and CNCH) of Quang Tri Provincial Police said that the unit had just coordinated with Hieu Giang Commune Police to successfully rescue 6 people who were trapped and isolated for many hours in a cajuput forest area due to rapidly rising and strong floodwaters.

Rescue forces brought 6 people trapped in the forest out of the danger zone - Photo: CAQT

Previously, at around 3:45 p.m. the same day, local people reported that a group of 6 people from Dakrong commune were working in the cajuput forest area of ​​Hieu Giang commune and were stuck and unable to return due to rising floodwaters.

Initial information, these people were isolated in the forest for nearly 2 days and at that time food and water had run out and they were exhausted.

Immediately after receiving the information, the Fire Fighting and Rescue Team of Area 6 under the Fire Prevention and Rescue Police Department coordinated with Hieu Giang Commune Police to mobilize 2 specialized vehicles, 1 canoe and 22 officers and soldiers to urgently approach the scene.

All 6 victims have been brought home safely by authorities - Photo: CAQT

According to the leader of the Fire Prevention and Rescue Police Department, due to the fragmented terrain and strong floodwaters in the search area, the rescue work was difficult and potentially risky. However, with a sense of responsibility, effort and professional skills, by 7:50 p.m. tonight, the rescue team had brought all 6 people out of the danger zone to safety.

Currently, all victims are in stable health and have returned home safely by authorities.

Le Truong

Source: https://baoquangtri.vn/xa-hoi/202510/cuu-ho-6-nguoi-dan-quang-tri-bi-mac-ket-trong-rung-do-nuoc-lu-b0743ad/