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Dangers lurk from fishing practices during flood season.

Van Truong • August 26, 2025 19:28

Heavy rains following Typhoon No. 5 caused widespread flooding in Nghe An province. However, amidst the swirling, muddy waters, many people still risked their lives wading into fields and rivers to cast nets, pull traps, and throw fishing lines – despite the imminent danger.

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van truong m56788 — After the storm, the Bung River rose, but people in Dien Chau commune still rowed boats to fish without life jackets. Photo: Van Truong

van truong mẻt — Many people immerse themselves in floodwaters to cast nets for fishing, which poses a high risk of drowning. Photo: Van Truong

van truong m46667 — Despite the rain and rising water levels, people in Quang Chau commune waded out into the fields to cast nets and catch fish. Photo: Van Truong

van truong 1 — In the flooded fields near Ba Xa bridge in Quang Chau, a group of people are using electric fishing devices, posing a potential risk of electric shock. Photo: Van Truong

van truong 2 — In the Dinh River area, the water swirls and churns fiercely, but people in Yen Thanh commune still cast their nets to catch fish. Photo: Van Truong

van truong m44667 — In the stormy weather, many locals cast their nets to catch fish to supplement their meals. Photo: Van Truong

van truong 3 — People brave the rain to cast nets and catch fish in the Dinh River in Yen Thanh commune during the flood. Photo: Van Truong

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