520 martyrs' remains recovered at Le Thi Rieng Park

The ongoing recovery effort at Le Thi Rieng Park in Ho Chi Minh City has yielded significant results, with authorities announcing the recovery of an additional nine martyrs' remains on August 27. This latest find brings the total number of recovered remains at the park to 520.

The recovery operation, which began on June 23, involves meticulous work by the Martyrs' Remains Recovery Team of the Ho Chi Minh City Military Command. On August 27 alone, the team processed nearly 500 cubic meters of soil in Zone B of the park. Heavy machinery, including excavators and bulldozers, was mobilized to manage the large volume of earth.

Among the 520 recovered sets of remains, 260 were found with personal effects. The remains have been discovered in both individual graves and eight collective burial sites. Zone A contains two collective burial sites, while Zone B has six.

The search at Le Thi Rieng Park is based on historical accounts from witnesses, archival documents, and on-site surveys. Initial efforts focused on Zone A before expanding to Zone B. The park's history of renovations, which involved significant soil layering, necessitated the use of heavy equipment. When potential burial sites are identified, manual excavation is employed to ensure the careful and precise recovery of remains.