Nghe An Labor Federation awarded Certificate of Merit to a brave union member who saved 6 drowning children.
(Baonghean.vn) - On August 3, a working delegation led by Mr. Nguyen Chi Cong - Vice Chairman of the Provincial Labor Federation came to present gifts and certificates of merit to commend the brave actions of union members who saved 6 children who were drowning.
On the morning of July 30, heNguyen Van Trung- A union member and Secretary of the Nghi Hai Ward Party Committee (Cua Lo Town) was swimming at the beach in Nghi Hoa Ward (Cua Lo Town) when he heard the cries for help from a group of 6 children who were drowning. Mr. Trung quickly swam to the children to save them.
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Comrade Nguyen Chi Cong - Vice Chairman of the Provincial Labor Federation awarded a Certificate of Merit to Mr. Nguyen Van Trung - Secretary of the Nghi Hai Ward Party Committee (Cua Lo Town). Photo: Tran Van |
With the support of the people, Mr. Trung was able to bring 6 children to shore and give them first aid. Currently, the health of 5 children is stable. One child is still being monitored in the hospital because he drank too much water, but is no longer in danger.
On behalf of the provincial Labor Federation, comrade Nguyen Chi Cong commended the act of union member Nguyen Van Trung, who risked his life to save six drowning children.
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Mr. Nguyen Van Trung recounts the moment he saved the children. Photo: Tran Van |
Brave actionThe act of union member Nguyen Van Trung, who is also the highest leader of the ward, is admirable and should be honored and commended promptly to spread the examples of good people and good deeds in the community. He also suggested that the grassroots should put up warning signs in dangerous places and propagate to remind people to raise awareness and prevent drowning.