Three rescued from sea after being swept away by waves in Quang Ngai

A father and his two children, visiting Quang Ngai from Hanoi, narrowly escaped drowning on July 11 when strong waves swept them offshore at My A beach. The trio managed to cling to a life buoy, allowing rescuers and local residents to bring them safely to shore.

According to Chung Quang Ngoc, head of the My A rescue team, the incident occurred on the morning of July 11. Upon receiving the distress call, the rescue team, in coordination with residents and border guards, quickly launched a rescue operation. Thiếu tá Đỗ Xuân Ninh of the My A border guard station confirmed the rescue, noting that the victims were not seriously affected due to the timely intervention.

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Before that, on the afternoon of July 10, 4 people going to cast nets at My A beach were also swept out by the undertow. The rescue team discovered them in time, so they were brought to shore safely.

This rescue follows another incident on July 10, where four people were caught by an undertow while fishing at the same beach. Fortunately, they were also rescued. Authorities have issued warnings about the dangers of undertows at My A beach, urging swimmers to heed warning signs, avoid swimming during large waves, and follow the guidance of rescue personnel to ensure safety.

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Seeing this, I and the residents supported bringing the victims ashore, supporting their health stabilization. Because they were rescued in time, the victims were not seriously affected and were later taken home.