Teenager Missing After Swimming Accident in Vietnam's Tiền River

Vĩnh Long province authorities are intensifying their search for a 15-year-old boy who vanished while swimming in the Tiền River. The incident occurred on May 28 when the teenager, identified as Đặng Gia B., went to the river with two friends.

According to initial reports, the group was swimming near the Bạch Đằng bridge when a local resident, Lê Nguyễn Minh Quân, heard cries for help. Quân managed to rescue one of the boys, Võ Khánh T., but struggled to reach Đặng Gia B. In the process, Đặng Gia B. slipped away and submerged.

Quân attempted to locate the missing boy by diving but was unsuccessful. He then alerted others for assistance. Police and rescue teams from the Vĩnh Long provincial fire department were dispatched to the scene.

However, the search operation has faced significant challenges. Factors such as darkness, heavy rain, rising tides, and strong river currents are hampering rescue efforts. Authorities continue to work to find the missing teenager.