Three young women are missing after being swept out to sea by waves while taking photos at Mui Nghe, Son Tra ward, Da Nang city, on the morning of 8/8. A male friend who attempted a rescue was also caught by the waves but was later saved.

The incident occurred around 6h when a group of six young people, three men and three women, visited Mui Nghe. While taking pictures, three 24-year-old women — Truong Thi Phuong, Mai Thi Phuong, and Tran Thi Anh Duong — slipped and were pulled into the sea by the strong waves. Nguyen Thai, 30, a member of the group, jumped in to rescue them but was also swept away.

The two remaining members, Truong Van Dong, 20, and Vu Hong Cam, 19, were unharmed and immediately contacted authorities for help. All the victims, except Cam who resides in Binh Long commune, are from Thang Binh commune, Quang Ngai province.

Upon receiving the distress call at 7h30, the Son Tra Border Guard Post mobilized fishing boats operating nearby to assist in the rescue. They also notified the Regional Maritime Search and Rescue Coordination Center 2 (Danang MRCC).

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Around 8h, a fishing boat captained by Nguyen Phu Hong, from Son Tra ward, successfully approached and rescued Nguyen Thai. He was then transferred to the SAR 274 vessel for medical care and is currently in stable condition.

As of 10h30, the three young women remained missing. Search efforts were expanded with the deployment of three fishing boats, one motorboat, one rescue vessel, and 10 officers and soldiers.

Lieutenant Colonel Ngo Ba Vuong, Deputy Commander of the Da Nang Border Guard Command, cautioned that the Mui Nghe area is characterized by rocky terrain, complex tides, and strong currents, posing inherent dangers to visitors.

Mui Nghe is located at the easternmost point of the Son Tra peninsula, approximately 21 km from Da Nang city center. It is a popular spot for visitors to witness the sunrise, admire a rock formation resembling a sea lion, and enjoy a natural water area enclosed by rock formations, often referred to as an "infinity pool."

Nguyen Dong