Family of near-drowning victim sends thank you letter to Traffic Police Lieutenant

(Baonghean.vn) - The letter stated that due to a misunderstanding with her family, on March 4, Ms. LTH (born in 1990) ran to Trang Son bridge, Do Luong district to commit suicide.

At that time, Lieutenant Nguyen Duy Tuong and Lieutenant Nguyen Trong Cuong, from the Traffic Police Team of Do Luong District Police, were on patrol and heard the noise so they immediately came to the rescue.

When he saw the victim struggling in the water, Lieutenant Nguyen Duy Tuong did not have time to take off his clothes, jumped in and helped Ms. H. safely to shore.

"Through the people who witnessed the incident, many people saw my child jumping from the bridge into the water, but because the water was fast and strong, and because of the danger to their lives, no one dared to jump in. Only comrade Nguyen Duy Tuong saw this and wore his entire uniform, not afraid of danger, jumped into the middle of the fast water to bring my child to shore, and then comrades Tuong and Cuong took my child to the hospital," the letter said.

Letter from Ms. H.'s family to Lieutenant Nguyen Duy Tuong. Photo: Tan Ky.

After receiving first aid, the victim regained consciousness and was taken home by her family to be cared for. Nearly half a month after the incident, “the family is now happy again, and the daughter-in-law has also calmed down. Therefore, the daughter-in-law is still alive thanks to the bravery and selflessness of Lieutenant Nguyen Duy Tuong in saving people,” the letter said.

Therefore, on behalf of his daughter-in-law, Mr. NTH sent his sincere thanks: “My family would like to express our deep gratitude to the Nghe An Police force in general and the Do Luong District Police force in particular. Especially comrade Nguyen Duy Tuong and comrade Nguyen Trong Cuong…”

Portrait of Lieutenant Nguyen Duy Tuong. Photo: Tan Ky.

Lieutenant Nguyen Duy Tuong's act of jumping into the river to save people received much praise from local people.

It is known that Lieutenant Nguyen Duy Tuong has been working at the Traffic Police Department of Do Luong district since June 2015. Previously, during the crackdown on crimes during the Lunar New Year, Lieutenant Tuong was also commended for his achievement in successfully controlling a subject trading in firecrackers.

Tan Ky