Ho Chi Minh City: Rescuers save man who fell into a 35-meter-deep well.

On the afternoon of May 2nd, the 114 Command Center received a report that a resident had fallen into a well approximately 35 meters deep in Dong Hoa Long neighborhood (Tam Long ward, Ho Chi Minh City). The well's opening was about 1 meter wide, located deep within an orchard, and the complex terrain made access and rescue efforts difficult.

Firefighters are deploying to rescue victims from a deep well. Photo: Fire Department.

Immediately after receiving the news, the Fire and Rescue Team of Area 23, under the Fire Prevention and Rescue Police Department of Ho Chi Minh City Police, dispatched 10 officers and soldiers along with equipment to the scene. Because the incident area was far from the main road, specialized vehicles could not access the site, so the rescue team had to carry their equipment and traverse a distance of more than 1 km through dense groves to carry out the rescue operation.

At the scene, the victim was conscious but panicked, trapped in a confined space, posing a risk of oxygen deprivation. Rescue forces quickly deployed a rescue plan, using a ladder as an anchor point, setting up a pulley system, and sending personnel down the well to reach the victim. They also reassured the victim and provided oxygen to sustain life.

After more than an hour of effort, the victim was rescued and brought to the surface for medical attention. Photo: Fire Department

After more than an hour of effort, at 3:48 PM on the same day, the victim was safely brought to the surface and handed over to the family, while medical personnel continued to provide care.

According to representatives of the authorities, rescue operations in confined spaces and at great depths require officers and soldiers to be highly trained, possess strong character, and handle situations flexibly in the absence of specialized equipment.

Source: https://baotintuc.vn/van-de-quan-tam/tp-ho-chi-minh-giai-cuu-nguoi-roi-gieng-sau-35m-20260502182716181.htm