Search and rescue operations are ongoing for three individuals, including a man, his son, and his nephew, who went missing after being swept away by strong currents in the Dong Nai River yesterday afternoon. The incident occurred near Da Dang 1 bridge in Phuc Tho Lam Ha commune, Lam Ha district.

On the morning of June 19, Tran Duc Them, Chairman of the Phuc Tho Lam Ha Commune People's Committee, reported that local authorities have mobilized police, military, militia, and rescue forces. They have been searching downstream of the river throughout the night, but as of now, no results have been found. The search area was expanded by approximately 4 km downstream from the Da Dang 1 bridge, which is located below the Dong Nai 2 hydropower plant.

Rescuers search for victims in the area where they went missing. *Photo: Hoai Thanh*

The incident unfolded yesterday afternoon when a 37-year-old man from Tan Binh village took his two children and one nephew to swim near the Da Dang 1 bridge. Moments after they entered the water, a sudden surge of water from the upstream river swept through the area. The man quickly brought one child to safety on the riverbank.

Upon returning to rescue his 16-year-old son and 14-year-old nephew, who were caught in the middle of the powerful current, all three were tragically swept away. According to local authorities, this particular spot has been the site of multiple previous drowning incidents, and warning signs had been placed to caution swimmers about the dangers.

Truong Ha - Hoai Thanh