A brave border guard jumped into the sea to save people.

On the afternoon of April 11, Lieutenant Colonel Nguyen Duc Chinh - Head of Cau Bong Border Guard Station, Khanh Hoa Provincial Border Guard said that on the same morning, the unit had organized a visit to encourage the young woman who was rescued by border guards after jumping off Tran Phu Bridge (Nha Trang City) on the evening of April 10. At the same time, the unit had reported to the superiors and local authorities to propose a form of extraordinary reward for Major Tong Van Canh - Head of Cau Bong Border Control Station for his brave action in saving people in danger.

Báo Khánh Hòa•11/04/2025

Major Tong Van Canh reported to the unit commander about the rescue action.

Previously, at around 7:30 p.m. on April 10, at Tran Phu Bridge, the Cau Bong Border Control Station Observation Team discovered a young woman suddenly jumping into the sea to commit suicide, then two people jumped in to save her. However, due to the long distance and strong currents, the two people participating in the rescue showed signs of exhaustion. Without hesitation, Major Tong Van Canh immediately jumped from the bridge into the sea to save the woman. After a short time, officers and soldiers of Cau Bong Border Control Station coordinated with the rescue force to arrive promptly, assisting Major Canh to bring the girl and the two people to shore safely.

Major Tong Van Canh recounts the act of jumping into the sea to save people.

Immediately afterwards, the girl and two other residents received first aid at the scene before being transferred to the provincial General Hospital for treatment. Currently, the health of all three people is stable.

The working group of Cau Bong Border Guard Station visited and encouraged the girl and her family.