(Baonghean.vn) - The Nam Non River is famous for its dangerous rapids, always a danger to boats going up and down. But it is also a place to test the bravery of boatmen in the mountainous and watery region of the Western Nghe An.
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| In the past, the Nam Non River had hundreds of dangerous waterfalls, but now most of them have sunk deep under the Ban Ve hydroelectric reservoir. However, the section from My Ly commune to Keng Du commune (Ky Son) still has large, dangerous waterfalls, challenging the skills of those who work as boat drivers. |
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| This section of the river has many rapids creating small channels, making it difficult for boats to navigate. |
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| Sometimes the boat has to pass through rocky outcrops, where just a few seconds of carelessness can lead to unfortunate consequences. |
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| There are sections where the motorboat has to use full power to "climb" up the waterfall. |
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| There are sections where giant rocks block the road like a "bagua formation" surrounding it. |
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| The rocks lined up in rows blocking the way ahead, boatmen often call it "death's door". |
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| To get past these "death gates", passengers are forced to get off the boat and walk along the cliffs along the riverbank, the driver using a rope tied to the bow of the boat to pull it through dangerous channels. |
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| Going upstream is hard, going downstream is dangerous, because the water force is strong. If you don't row the boat steadily, it's easy to hit the rocks. |
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The rocky rapids easily make many people's heart stop. | | The boat seems to be "flying" on the water surface, passing through dense rocks in the middle of the river, forcing the boatman to always stay calm, remember the "face" of each rock and have experience in handling each specific situation. |
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| After tense moments, smiles returned to everyone on the Nam Non river. |
Cong Kien
