Vĩnh Long traffic police rescue man from Cổ Chiên River

Traffic police in Vĩnh Long province successfully rescued a man who had jumped into the Cổ Chiên River, saving him from drowning.

The incident occurred on June 2nd when authorities received a report of a man jumping from the Cổ Chiên Bridge into the river. The man, identified later as N.T.H., born in 1983 and residing in Vĩnh Long province, was seen walking towards the bridge and then leaping into the water.

Upon arrival at the scene, police found the man adrift and struggling, waving his arms for help. The conditions were challenging, with heavy rain, strong winds, and large waves making it difficult to approach him. Recognizing the man was weakening and at risk of being swept away by the strong current, the police team made a determined effort to reach him.

Using their skills and experience, the officers managed to bring the man onto their boat. They provided initial first aid to stabilize his condition and offered comfort before coordinating with local police to bring him ashore. An ambulance was called, and he was transported to Trà Vinh General Hospital for emergency medical care.