Using sniffer dogs to search for missing victims

On the morning of November 16, the search for missing victims of the horrific landslide in the border commune of Hung Son, Da Nang city continued to be urgently deployed. Colonel Do Xuan Hung, Deputy Chief of Staff of Military Region 5, was present at the scene to direct the search and rescue work.

Using sniffer dogs to search for missing victims in a landslide in the border commune of Hung Son. Photo: Military Region 5 Command/VNA

The mobilized force includes hundreds of officers and soldiers from units of Military Region 5, along with the support of the police force and local militia. Notably, specially trained search and rescue dogs have also been deployed to the scene. With a keen sense of smell, these "four-legged warriors" are being used to search for victims buried under layers of rocks and mud, where mechanical vehicles are difficult to access. In addition to using conventional means, Military Region 5 has used drones (flycam) to survey and delimit the search area from above, in order to improve efficiency and shorten rescue time.

Despite the unfavorable weather conditions and difficult terrain, with the spirit of "all for the people's service", officers, soldiers and even service dogs are still trying their best, racing against time to search for missing victims. The supply of food, drinking water and medical equipment is also guaranteed to best support the rescue force. The search and rescue situation in Hung Son commune is still receiving special attention and close monitoring from all levels, sectors and public opinion.
As reported by Vietnam News Agency: The terrible landslide occurred at around 9:30 am on November 14 in the Puc hamlet (Hung Son commune) - the border with Ch'om commune and the old Gari commune. According to information from the local authorities, although the weather was sunny, a large hill suddenly collapsed, taking with it an estimated 1 million cubic meters of earth and rock.

The huge mass of earth and rock completely buried a section of Highway 4 and the people's farming area. The authorities confirmed that three local people were in the field area at the time of the incident and are still missing. The victims suspected of being buried include Hoih Z'Nut (born in 1977), Zoram Nho (born in 1997), and Briu Thi Tep (born in 1998).

Using sniffer dogs to search for missing victims in a landslide in the border commune of Hung Son. Photo: Military Region 5 Command/VNA

Immediately after receiving information about the incident, rescue work was urgently deployed with the spirit of "4 on-site". The Forward Command Center was established at the scene to direct all search activities. The Da Nang City Military Command mobilized more than 100 officers and soldiers to coordinate with the police forces, Ga Ry Border Guard Station and Hung Son Commune militia to participate in the search and rescue work through the night. Specialized vehicles such as Flycam and service dogs were also mobilized to support observation and zoning of areas suspected of having victims, especially in steep terrain locations.

That very night, the Hung Son commune authorities organized an emergency evacuation of 171 households with 664 people in the two villages of G'Lao and H'Juh out of the danger zone, taking them to safe temporary shelters in schools and neighboring villages. The authorities arranged temporary accommodation, provided food and provisions to stabilize the lives of the people, and visited and encouraged families with missing relatives.

Source: https://baotintuc.vn/xa-hoi/su-dung-cho-nghiep-vu-tim-kiem-nan-nhan-mat-tich-20251116105736343.htm