Forgetting hunger, fatigue, and even the dangers lurking around them, hundreds of police officers and soldiers in the province crossed mountains, forests, and raging floods to promptly deliver news, participate in search and rescue operations, and supply food and provisions to people in isolated areas. The stories and courageous actions of these officers, embodying the spirit of "selfless dedication to the nation and service to the people," in overcoming the consequences of the natural disaster have left a beautiful image that deeply moved the people.
Captain Nguyen Manh Cuong, Head of the Coc Lau Commune Police in Bac Ha, was one of the first officers to discover and reach Kho Vang village – where 17 households had safely evacuated to the mountains. Previously, upon receiving information about Typhoon No. 3, a very strong storm expected to hit Vietnam, the commune police force coordinated with local authorities to conduct on-site inspections at vulnerable locations and areas at high risk of landslides, and to raise awareness and remind residents to be vigilant and cautious in the face of unusual and extreme weather developments. In the following days, Coc Lau commune experienced continuous heavy rain, increasing the risk of floods and landslides, so commune police officers closely monitored and gathered information in their assigned areas. In the early morning of September 11th, after many unsuccessful attempts to contact the affected households, Captain Cuong reported to his superiors and the commune authorities, then went directly to Kho Vang village with his colleagues to assess the situation and search for the households.
Heavy rain caused severe landslides on the road leading to the village, forcing Cuong and his team to trek through the forest to reach Kho Vang village. Unlike their usual field trips, this time, Cuong and his teammates carried extra food supplies on their backs to provide for the villagers. The trails, untouched for a long time, were overgrown with trees, making it difficult to determine direction. As they walked, the team members cleared vegetation and searched for their location. On the hillside, rocks and soil continued to fall, and the rain remained heavy, but the soldiers' steps never faltered, determined to reach the village as quickly as possible. After two hours of trekking through the forest and searching a wide area, all fatigue seemed to vanish when they saw 17 households safe on the mountain. "Is anyone injured?", "Do you have enough food?", "Let's cook some instant noodles to ease our hunger," Cuong and his teammates asked, smiling as they continuously inquired about the villagers' well-being and distributed food. After gathering information, Officer Cuong returned to the mountains to inform local leaders, then joined other forces to return to the village urgently to provide supplies and support to the people. That day, Officer Cuong and his comrades traversed dozens of kilometers of treacherous forest roads. It's impossible to calculate the exact distance they traveled, only that their uniforms were repeatedly soaked, then dried, then soaked again. He said: "Anyone in that critical situation would act the same way. Wherever people are in danger, the police officers are always there to serve."
Lieutenant Ly Ngoc Tuyen, a 24-year-old police officer from Bao Yen District, has become an extraordinary "postal worker" for traversing the forest to deliver letters and reports about the natural disaster in Lang Nu village, Phuc Khanh commune. On the morning of September 10th, upon receiving initial information about the landslide in Lang Nu village, the Bao Yen District Police task force immediately set off to the scene to investigate and assess the situation. After a four-hour walk, the task force arrived at the scene at the same time as the district leadership delegation. With communication completely cut off, he was assigned by his commander to deliver a handwritten letter from the Bao Yen District Party Secretary to the district center to report the situation to his superiors. Without hesitation or even having time for lunch, Lieutenant Tuyen immediately turned back. Instead of walking, he ran as fast as he could to shorten the time and deliver the news as quickly as possible. Throughout the run through the forest in the pouring rain and cold wind, the young police officer did not stop or rest for a single moment, determined to complete his assigned mission because "the sooner we complete it, the sooner the people in the flooded areas will have a chance to be saved."
The historic floods of the past few days have completely isolated many villages and hamlets in Tan Duong commune, Bao Yen district. While on duty at the commune center, Captain Le Van Sang, Head of the Tan Duong Commune Police, received a report that several households in residential area 2A, Pho Rang town (bordering Tan Duong commune), and Mo Da village, Tan Duong commune, were inundated with floodwaters, posing a life-threatening danger. Roads to these areas were impassable due to landslides; the only way to reach them was by boat along the Chay River. At that time, the water level in the Chay River was rising rapidly, flowing fiercely, and muddy, threatening to sweep everything away. Many local residents tried to dissuade Captain Sang when they saw him intending to cross the river by boat. The image of the villagers, including the elderly, the sick, and children, surrounded by floodwaters and waiting for rescue, kept swirling in his mind. He put aside his worries and sought out a local resident with extensive experience in river navigation to discuss specific options for crossing the river. After careful discussion, he borrowed a civilian boat and, along with his teammates and a brave local resident, bravely rowed across the raging current to rescue a total of 15 people isolated by the flood, bringing them to safety before the floodwaters rose to the rooftops. Using his reputation, he spread the word and mobilized 15 civilian boats to transport the injured and 30 tons of supplies to the isolated villages.
There are still many meaningful stories and admirable actions of police officers and soldiers during the recent severe natural disasters. These courageous and responsible actions were not simply a duty, but also a "command from the heart," reflecting the feelings and compassion of police officers and soldiers for their fellow citizens in times of hardship.
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