In a remarkable event, a drone successfully rescued a man from dangerous floodwaters in Vietnam.
Nguyen Van Hat, a farm worker, was stranded on an island in Dak Lak province as floodwaters rapidly rose around him. A rescue operation was quickly initiated to save him.
Video footage captured on Friday morning showed a large drone hovering just above the turbulent floodwaters. A life buoy was lowered from the drone on sturdy straps while Nguyen, aged 49, clung to them for support.
Despite the challenging conditions, the drone persevered against the strong current of the floodwaters in its attempt to extract Nguyen from the river. There were moments when it seemed the drone might be pulled into the water during the rescue effort.
Fortunately, the drone successfully airlifted Nguyen across the river to safety. He had been stranded on the island while working on a sandbar when the river’s water levels surged around him.
Local rescuers, accompanied by another farmer who brought the drone, attached a buoy to the drone and maneuvered it to where Nguyen was stranded.
Authorities, upon discovering Mr. Hat on the oasis in the middle of the Serepok River, coordinated with the police to ensure his safety. Anticipating a rise in the river’s water levels, a drone was deployed to safely transport Mr. Hat to the shore.
The flooding in Vietnam has resulted in the reported deaths of 90 individuals, with 12 still missing. The country experienced heavy rainfall in late October, leading to widespread flooding in various regions.
Coastal provinces were particularly affected by the downpour, causing landslides in mountainous areas. In Dak Lak, a 61-year-old farmer recounted how he and his wife were stranded on their metal roof for two nights as floodwaters rose rapidly.
Describing the devastation, he stated, “Our neighborhood was completely destroyed. Nothing was left. Everything was covered in mud.” As of the latest update, four areas in the province remain flooded.
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