'Uneasy' about Vinh residents using plastic cans and foam sheets as buoys to pull into Lam River to 'cool off'
(Baonghean.vn) - During the hottest days, temperatures in some places reach over 40 degrees Celsius. To "cool off", many families in Vinh City buy life jackets, bring plastic cans, and foam sheets to swim in Lam River while there are no safety recommendations.
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Located on the North bank, near Ben Thuy 1 bridge, this spontaneous Lam river beach is quite flat and clean, so it attracts many Vinh city residents to cool off every afternoon. Photo: Hai Vuong. |
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She prepared life jackets to take her grandchildren to the river to swim. Photo: Hai Vuong |
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Many people were careful, helping each other put on life jackets before going into the water. Photo: Hai Vuong. |
Children seem to enjoy bathing in the river. |
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Many young people were excited without wearing life jackets. Photo: Hai Vuong |
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A risky move. Photo by Neptune |
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Styrofoam is also used instead of buoys. Photo: Hai Vuong |
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Some people bring plastic cans to use as buoys. Photo: Hai Vuong |
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The beach also has the presence of grandmothers and mothers. Photo: Hai Vuong. |
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A corner of the "beach". Photo: Hai Vuong |
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Mr. Nguyen Duy Chien - a sugarcane juice seller on the riverbank said that every year he prepares life jackets for everyone to borrow for free to ensure safety. |
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There is a sign here advising people to maintain public hygiene. Photo: Hai Vuong |
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However, this is a spontaneous beach so authorities need to warn people to ensure safety. Photo: Hai Vuong |
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Many teenagers also swam out to play on the buoy. |
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This action has many potential risks and dangers. |