12-year-old boy in Nghe An was swept away by waves while swimming in the sea
(Baonghean.vn) - While swimming at Dien Thanh beach (Dien Chau), Tran Van H. born in 2007, residing in Yen Thanh district, was unfortunately swept away by the waves.
On the afternoon of June 10, Ms. Ho Thi Tam - Chairman of the People's Committee of Dien Thanh commune (Dien Chau district) confirmed that a boy had just drowned while swimming in the sea.
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Dien Thanh beach, Dien Chau where the incident occurred. Photo: DN |
Before that, at around 6pm on June 9, Tran Van H. (born in 2007, in Vinh Thanh commune, Yen Thanh district) was taken by his family to Dien Thanh beach to cool off. While bathing, H. was unfortunately swept away by the waves and went missing. Not seeing her son, his mother quickly called for everyone to look for him.
Upon receiving the news, Dien Thanh Border Guard Station coordinated with the authorities and Dien Thanh Commune Police to mobilize forces and vehicles to search for the child. At 10 p.m. the same day, the search had to stop because it was dark and the sea was rough.
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The child's body was found on the beach of Dien Kim commune (Dien Chau). Photo: Google Maps |
According to Ms. Ho Thi Tam, Chairwoman of Dien Thanh Commune People's Committee: It was not until 12 noon today, June 10, that H.'s body was found on the coast of Dien Kim Commune, about 2km from where the victim H. went missing.