Promoted police officer from Nghe An who saved 4 drowning people

Previously, on April 10, while swimming at the beach of Zenna Resort in Phuoc Tinh Commune, Long Dien District, Ba Ria - Vung Tau Province, Lieutenant Thai Ngo Hieu, born in 1989, from Do Luong, Nghe An, an officer of the Fire Fighting and Rescue Team of Trang Bom area, Fire Prevention and Rescue Police Department, Dong Nai Provincial Police heard people calling for help and discovered a group of young people drowning in an area with very deep water, strong currents and big waves.

Comrade Thai Ngo Hieu performed first aid on the spot, saving the lives of 4 victims.

The incident happened so quickly that the people panicked and could not respond in time. However, with a brave spirit, comrade Hieu immediately swam to the affected area and fought the big waves to save people. He directly brought 4 people to shore and with his professional skills, comrade Hieu performed first aid on the spot, saving the lives of 4 victims. He then continued to coordinate with the authorities and local people to search for the body of the remaining victim.

During his work, Comrade Hieu participated in 39 rescue missions and saved 11 lives, found 37 bodies, and helped move more than 50 flooded households to safety...

With the achievements, especially the extremely brave actions, not afraid of danger, hardship, willing to sacrifice his life to save people from drowning, demonstrating the spirit and responsibility to the people, leaving a beautiful image of the police officer in the hearts of the people, on April 11, General To Lam - Politburo member, Minister of Public Security signed the Decision to promote the rank of professional officer from Lieutenant to Captain for comrade Thai Ngo Hieu./.