Nghe An: The body of the sixth missing victim from Typhoon No. 4 has been found.
(Baonghean.vn) - On the evening of September 2nd, Mr. Cut Pho Hon - Secretary of the Party Committee of Muong Ai commune (Ky Son district) said that after more than two weeks of searching, the authorities have found the body of the victim who went missing during typhoon No. 4.
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| Authorities are bringing the victim's body ashore. Photo: Lu Phu |
At approximately 11:30 AM on September 2nd, authorities and residents of Xop Phong village, Muong Ai commune, found the body of Mr. Moong Pho Tuat (born in 1974), a resident of Xop Phong village, Muong Ai commune, who was swept away by floods and went missing on August 17th.
The body of Mr. Tuat was found in the Vang Phao village area, Muong Ai commune, right below the former Muong Tip Border Guard Post. Due to being buried under mud, garbage, and trees, and being submerged in water for a long time, the victim's body was decomposing.
This afternoon, Muong Ai commune handed over the victim's body to the family for burial according to local customs.
Earlier, on August 17th, rising floodwaters in the stream swept away the entire house along with Mr. Moong Pho Uon (nearly 80 years old) and his son, Moong Pho Tuat, who were inside at the time.
The body of Mr. Moong Pho Uon was found in the Nam Mo River section passing through Na Luong village, Huu Kiem commune. As for Mr. Tuat, his body was found more than two weeks later.
