Vietnam Authorities Urge End to Livestreaming During Tourist Search

Authorities in Tuy Hoa ward, Dak Lak province, Vietnam, are taking steps to curb the spread of unverified information and disruptive public behavior during the ongoing search for a missing Chinese tourist. The man, identified as Z.L, 27, disappeared at sea on August 7 after being swept away by a large wave while washing his hands near the shore.

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The local government has to curb the situation of large crowds gathering in the beach area to film, photograph, livestream the search activities and the victim's relatives.

Local officials, in coordination with police, military, and border guards, are leading the search efforts. However, the operation has been complicated by large crowds gathering at the beach to film, photograph, and livestream the search activities and the victim's distressed family. This behavior has prompted the local government to issue directives against such actions.

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Tuy Hoa ward People's Committee requests people not to post, share or spread unverified information, images related to the incident, especially content that could cause panic, hurt the victim's family or affect the search and rescue work.

The Tuy Hoa ward People's Committee has requested that residents refrain from posting or sharing unverified information, images, or content that could cause public anxiety, distress the victim's family, or interfere with the rescue operation. They also urged an end to spontaneous, superstitious, or superstitious activities that disrupt public order and the daily lives of residents and tourists.

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The local authorities also requested an end to spontaneous, superstitious activities; not to gather to cause insecurity and disorder, affecting the lives of residents and tourists.

For those authorized to assist in the sea search, strict safety guidelines, including wearing life vests and using necessary safety equipment, are mandated. The directive emphasizes that individuals should not engage in independent searches in dangerous areas or under adverse weather conditions. The incident highlights the challenges authorities face in managing public response and information dissemination during critical rescue operations, especially in the age of social media.

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For those cases permitted by the functional forces to participate in supporting the search at sea, the Tuy Hoa ward People's Committee requires absolute adherence to safety instructions, wearing life jackets, and using full necessary protective equipment and life-saving devices.