While taking pictures, a tourist was swept away by the waves.

On the morning of October 20, the Rescue and Disaster Prevention Center of Cua Lo town said: The Center has justsuccessfully rescued a touristswept away by the waves

Previously, at around 1pm on October 19, while visiting and taking photos at Lan Chau Island Bridge (Cua Lo Town), a tourist was knocked over and dragged away by the waves. Fortunately, the tourist knew how to swim and managed to cling to the rock.

Cua Lo Town Rescue and Disaster Prevention Center promptly mobilized forces to rescue the victims. Photo cut from clip

As soon as receiving the information, the Rescue and Disaster Prevention Center of Cua Lo town promptly mobilized forces to rescue the victims.

Due to rough seas and big waves, the rescue process encountered many difficulties. Accordingly, after securing the victim with ropes, the rescue team used a ladder to bring the victim safely to shore. The victim's health is now stable.

It is known that the tourist who had the accident, named HT (56 years old, residing in Binh Thanh district, Ho Chi Minh City), was traveling with his family./.