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

Touching scene as villagers bid farewell to military forces searching for missing persons in Nu Village.

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

After 15 days of searching for victims missing in the flash flood on the morning of September 10th, officers and soldiers of the 316th Division (Military Region 2) and border guards left Lang Nu village. Tears flowed from the villagers during their farewell... The remaining missing victims will be handled by the local authorities.

Immediately after the devastating flash flood in Lang Nu village, Phuc Khanh commune (Bao Yen district, Lao Cai province), the military was present from the very beginning, with approximately 600 officers and soldiers from Military Region 2; police, military personnel, and militia from Bao Yen district and Lao Cai province mobilized to search for dozens of missing people. Photo: Pham Hung.

After 15 days of intensive search efforts, on the afternoon of September 24th, a farewell ceremony was held at the Lang Nu village cultural center in Phuc Khanh commune, Bao Yen district, Lao Cai province, for the local search and rescue team involved in the aftermath of Typhoon No. 3. Photo: Pham Hung.

In the moment of parting, the villagers shed tears. The image of the soldiers of Uncle Ho's army, "Remembered by the people when they leave - cherished by the people when they stay," will forever be etched 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 period. The officers and soldiers of the armed forces worked with the highest spirit and responsibility, further enhancing the image of the Ho Chi Minh Army in peacetime – an army that comes from the people and serves the people, which is why the soldiers were present in Lang Nu. Photo: Hoang Huy.

Locals distribute water as a token of gratitude to the officers and soldiers. Photo: Hoang Huy.

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

Emotional handshakes and words of encouragement from the local people to the soldiers. Photo: Hoang Huy.

A large crowd of officials, citizens, and students bid farewell to the officers and soldiers of the 316th Division as they returned to their units to take on new assignments. Photo: Hoang Huy.

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

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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