Dangers lurk for children in fishing villages.

(Baonghean.vn) - On small boats, the living and playing space for children in fishing villages on the Lam River is only a mere 5-7 square meters.²Surrounded by rivers and waterways, it faces unpredictable dangers, especially during rainy seasons and floods.

Along the Lam River, from its source to its mouth, many fishing villages still exist, where people make their living from the river. Due to their precarious lives on boats, children in these fishing villages not only lack opportunities for play, but also face constant danger that threatens their lives. Photo: Huy Thu

Often, danger stems from the carelessness of adults. In the photo: A father in a fishing village is preoccupied with his work, leaving his young child to play unsupervised in the river. Photo: Huy Thu

Most children in the fishing village, aged 5 and under, don't know how to swim. To prevent drowning, parents often use a simple method: they tie small floats, like oranges, to their children. In case of an accident, the children can follow the floats to find their way. Photo: Huy Thu

The ropes attached to the children's life vests will be tied to the boat's hull when the parents are busy working.Photo: Huy Thu

Many families bring their children along on small boats to work on the river. The children stand innocently at the bow of the boat. Photo: Huy Thu

Even more dangerous is the fact that children in fishing villages, as young as 3-4 years old, are left to play alone in the river without parental supervision. (Photo: Huy Thư)

Sitting alone on those seesaw bridges is quite dangerous. Photo: Huy Thu

In recent times, despite the State's preferential policies and the resettlement of some families, many poor fishing villages still remain, with people living precariously on the water. Nguyen Ngoc Nam (37 years old) from Van Tai hamlet, Vo Liet commune (Thanh Chuong district) confided: "The lives of fishermen are already difficult, and raising young children on boats is even harder, with constant fear of drowning. Although we take precautions and are vigilant, the danger is ever-present." (Photo: Huy Thu)

Huy Thu