Lifeguard battles rough seas to save drowning tourist in Quang Tri

A lifeguard at Cua Tung beach in Vietnam's Quang Tri province battled strong waves for over half an hour to rescue a drowning tourist. The 49-year-old man, part of a group of seven, was swept about 40 meters from shore by rough seas on the afternoon of July 3.

Hoang Van Duc, a 59-year-old lifeguard, immediately responded. Wearing a life jacket and using an additional flotation device, he navigated the strong currents to reach the victim, who was nearly unconscious and sinking. Duc managed to keep the man afloat and administer initial first aid, regaining consciousness after about 10 minutes.

Despite the victim regaining consciousness, the journey back to shore was perilous. Duc had to swim against the strong currents, struggling with the large waves for more than 30 minutes before safely bringing the man to land. Following the incident, local authorities urged the public and tourists to pay close attention to lifeguard warnings and adhere to safety regulations, particularly when swimming in areas with large waves.

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