Using pulley to cross flood, rescue 4 people stuck in the middle of the river

(NLDO) – Four people trapped in the middle of the Dak Mi River ( Quang Nam province) were safely rescued by authorities using pulleys to cross the flood.

CLIP: Using pulley to cross flood, saving 4 people stuck in the middle of the river

On the afternoon of December 14, Mr. Ho Van Huy, Chairman of the People's Committee of Phuoc Chanh Commune, Phuoc Son District, Quang Nam Province, informed that the authorities had used a pulley and rope system to successfully rescue 4 people trapped in the middle of the Dak Mi River due to floods.

Previously, on the afternoon of December 13, 4 residents of village 3, Phuoc Chanh commune, Phuoc Son district, including Mr. Ho Van Thung, Ho Minh Ha, Ho Van Ngo and Ho Van Kiem, on their way to work in the fields, crossed three Dak Se streams that intersect with the Dak Mi river.

When they arrived at a rocky island in the downstream area of Dak Mi 3 hydroelectric reservoir, heavy rain suddenly lasted for a long time, flood water from upstream poured down quickly, causing them to be separated and unable to escape the dangerous area.

Red circled area - where 4 people are trapped

On the morning of December 14, staff at Dak Mi 3 Hydropower Plant discovered the situation and promptly reported it to the local authorities. Upon receiving the information, the People's Committee of Phuoc Chanh Commune coordinated with hundreds of local residents to carry out rescue operations.

The authorities used ropes to create a pulley system to cross the fast-flowing floodwaters and bring all four people safely to shore. By 2 p.m. the same day, the rescue work was completed.

According to Mr. Ho Van Huy, the rescue work was completed promptly, without causing any injuries or shortage of necessities for the victims. Currently, the health of all four people is stable.

Quang Nam Hydrometeorological Station forecasts that from December 14 to 16, many localities in the province will continue to experience heavy rain. Rainfall will range from 40-150 mm depending on the area, especially the southern mountainous areas may record rainfall of over 200 mm, posing a risk of flash floods and landslides.

Source: https://nld.com.vn/quang-nam-dung-rong-roc-vuot-lu-cuu-4-nguoi-dan-mac-ket-giua-song-196241214164741024.htm