Authorities collect samples from the remains of war martyrs found at Le Thi Rieng Park in Ho Chi Minh City for DNA testing. Photo: Tuoi Tre
Nine sets of remains believed to belong to Vietnamese war martyrs were recovered on the first day of a search and recovery operation at the park on Monday.
At the site of a suspected mass burial trench, soldiers discovered additional personal artifacts alongside the skeletal remains.
Every step of the DNA sampling procedure is conducted in accordance with established protocols. Photo: Tuoi Tre
The delicate process of separating the remains from the surrounding soil was carried out with meticulous care and the utmost respect.
Once recovered, the remains were carefully cleaned to remove mud and soil before samples were collected for DNA testing.
The analysis is expected to support future identification efforts and help determine the identities of the fallen soldiers.
After the sampling process, specialized teams will organize the recovered remains, place them in coffins, and temporarily enshrine them at the traditional house within Le Thi Rieng Park.
The remains will be honored there with incense and memorial rites while awaiting the next stages of the identification and repatriation process.
Soldiers take part in the search for the remains of war martyrs at a mass burial trench. Photo: Tuoi Tre
Lieutenant Colonel Le Ngoc Ha (L), head of Ho Chi Minh City's team for the search and recovery of war martyrs' remains, observes and directs personnel searching an area. Photo: Tuoi Tre
Some sets of war martyrs' remains recovered on July 7, 2026. Authorities said they would compile the findings and provide updated information to the public. Photo: Tuoi Tre
The search begins each day at 6:30 am and continues until the recovery of all the remains uncovered at the site is completed. Photo: Tuoi Tre
Once recovered, the remains of the war martyrs are carefully cleaned, with mud and soil meticulously removed. Photo: Tuoi Tre
After the remains are carefully separated from the surrounding soil, they are cleaned and disinfected. Photo: Tuoi Tre
Finally, the remains of the war martyrs are placed in coffins and temporarily enshrined at the traditional house inside Le Thi Rieng Park, awaiting the next steps in the process. Photo: Tuoi Tre
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