Touching scene of people saying goodbye to military forces searching for missing people in Lang Nu

Touching scene of people saying goodbye to military forces searching for missing people in Lang Nu

Tuesday, September 24, 2024 19:10 PM (GMT+7)

After 15 days of searching for the missing victims of the flash flood on the morning of September 10, officers and soldiers of Division 316 (Military Region 2) and officers and soldiers of the border guards left Lang Nu. At the moment of farewell, tears fell from the people here... The remaining missing victims will be handled by the local authorities.

Immediately after the terrible flash flood occurred in Lang Nu village, Phuc Khanh commune (Bao Yen district, Lao Cai province), the Army force was present from the first days with about 600 people including officers and soldiers of Military Region 2; police, army, militia of Bao Yen district and Lao Cai province were mobilized to participate in the search for dozens of missing people. Photo: Pham Hung.

After 15 days of searching, on the afternoon of September 24, at the cultural house of Lang Nu village, Phuc Khanh commune, Bao Yen district, Lao Cai province, a farewell ceremony was held for the local search and rescue team for storm No. 3. Photo: Pham Hung.

At the moment of parting, the people shed tears. The image of Uncle Ho's soldiers "When they leave, the people miss them - When they stay, the people love them" is forever engraved in the hearts of the people of Lang Nu village. Photo: Hoang Huy.

Speaking at the farewell ceremony, Comrade Hoang Quoc Bao - Secretary of Bao Yen District thanked the military forces for overcoming difficulties and supporting the locality in searching for missing victims in the past time. The officers and soldiers of the armed forces worked with the highest spirit and responsibility, beautifying the image of Uncle Ho's soldiers in peacetime, an army born from the people, for the people, the soldiers were present in Lang Nu. Photo: Hoang Huy.

People give out water to thank officers and soldiers. Photo: Hoang Huy.

Comrade Hoang Quoc Bao - Secretary of Bao Yen District presented the forces with the national flag that was hung at the Cultural House of Lang Nu village during the days of flash floods and landslides. Photo: Hoang Huy.

Emotional and encouraging handshakes between locals and the army. Photo: Hoang Huy.

A large number of cadres, people and students saw off the cadres and soldiers of Division 316 as they returned to their units to receive new assignments. Photo: Hoang Huy.

To date, authorities have determined that 11 people are still missing. After the troops of Military Region 2 withdrew to their units, the search for the remaining missing victims will be continued by the military and militia forces of Bao Yen district for another 5 days. Photo: Pham Hung.

PV Northwest

Source: https://danviet.vn/xuc-dong-canh-nguoi-dan-chia-tay-luc-luong-quan-doi-tim-kiem-nguoi-mat-tich-tai-lang-nu-20240924184209352.htm