Village chief in Ky Son struggled with the flood to save dozens of people from the jaws of death.

Mr. Vi Van Truyen - head of Hoa Son village, Ta Ca commune, Ky Son district. Photo: Xuan Hoang

On the morning of October 5, while busy welcoming many groups and individuals from all over the country to help the villagers, approaching the areas that had just been swept away by floods and encouraging the villagers to overcome whatever they could after the historic flash floods, Mr. Vi Van Truyen - Head of Hoa Son village also took the opportunity to tell us about the moment he rushed through the floodwaters to save people from the "grim reaper".

Houses in Hoa Son village were damaged by flash floods. Photo: Xuan Hoang

Quickly wiping away the sweat on his face, Mr. Truyen recalled the time around 7am on October 2nd, the flood water on Huoi Giang stream was flowing rapidly, rising higher and higher, very dangerous. He stood in front of the gate of his house and observed the surroundings, saw in Mr. Lo Trong Hai's house many people were trying to escape but could not, because the water flow was too strong.

In such a critical situation, if he had delayed, his neighbors would have been swept away by the flood, with unpredictable consequences. Without hesitation, he rushed through the floodwaters, trying to cling to the wall of the house to reach everyone. Immediately after, he shouted, calling some young men in the village to urgently use ropes and ladders to help each person out of the house that was isolated in the midst of the raging flood.

After bringing all 9 people including Mr. Hai, his wife and 7 students out of the danger zone to a safe location, Mr. Truyen discovered many more people calling for help in the stilt house of Mr. Vi Van Hung's family when it was surrounded by raging floodwaters. With the responsibility of saving people in times of trouble, he immediately arranged for young men to use ropes and ladders to approach the house by all means. After moments of struggling with the fierce floodwaters, everyone, including 2 newborn babies, was brought out of the house and to a safe temporary shelter.

People receive relief goods from organizations and individuals heading to the flooded Ky Son area. Photo: Xuan Hoang

"The villagers witnessed the battle for the first time ever.flash floods"It was so horrible. The consequences were huge damage to people's property. Fortunately, the discovery and rescue were timely so no one in the village died," said Mr. Vi Van Truyen.

He also said that after rescuing everyone, a terrible flash flood occurred, all 38 houses of the people located next to the Huoi Giang stream collapsed and were completely swept away. The lives of hundreds of people were left homeless, with no property left in their hands. Everything depended on the support of the State and the kindness of organizations and individuals.

Organizations and people support families to overcome the consequences of flash floods. Photo: Xuan Hoang

According to district statisticsKy Son, the historic flash flood occurred in the villages: Binh Son 1, Binh Son 2, Son Ha and Hoa Son of Ta Ca commune on the morning of October 2, killing 1 person in Son Ha village. 232 houses were affected, of which 55 houses collapsed completely. The flood swept away 2 cars of the people, of which 1 car was recovered, 10 cars were submerged. The flood also swept away 2 motorbikes, burying 112 motorbikes and bicycles; swept away and completely damaged hundreds of other valuable properties...