High risk of drowning when swimming in canals without wearing life jackets
Van Truong - April 21, 2024 10:53
(Baonghean.vn) - It's just the beginning of the hot season, but there have been two drowning incidents on the canals of Yen Thanh district. However, there are still many children who are not wearing life jackets and are rushing to swim in the canals, posing a high risk of drowning.
Clip: Van TruongFrom the beginning of March 2024 until now, there have been 2 drowning incidents on the canal flowing through Yen Thanh district: On March 24, 74-year-old Mr. TMN in Hamlet 5, Bac Thanh commune unfortunately slipped and fell into the river, then on April 8, NTT (born in 2008, 10th grade student, residing in Hong Thanh commune) also drowned. Despite the danger, many children still jumped from the bridge railing of Tang Thanh commune, Yen Thanh into the canal to bathe. (Photo taken on April 19, 2024). Photo: Van TruongThe canal running through Yen Thanh district is over 15 km long. During the hot season, children from Nam Thanh, Lien Thanh, Tang Thanh, Van Thanh, Duc Thanh communes... do not have life jackets and rush to bathe in this canal, with the risk of drowning always lurking. (In the photo: Children cling to a swing with a life buoy attached to the canal to play). Photo: Van TruongOn the banks of irrigation canals in Yen Thanh, there are signs warning of dangerous deep water areas. Photo: Van TruongThe canal has whirlpools, posing a high risk of drowning. Photo: Van TruongMr. Le Van Hong - Head of the Department of Agriculture of Yen Thanh district said: In order to prevent the risk of drowning, since the beginning of 2024, Yen Thanh district has implemented solutions such as placing more than 50 warning signs of drowning along the canal system. There is a commitment in schools, residential areas and families to prevent drowning accidents. At the same time, during the summer, it will coordinate with localities to organize free swimming classes for students. The district requires communes with canals passing through to send forces to monitor and remind children to swim in the canal to prevent drowning. Photo: Van Truong
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