Vietnamese police, border guards rescue 2 foreign tourists from drowning

The incident occurred at around 7:40 am on Monday, said Hoang Anh Tuan, chairman of the Hoa Xuan Commune People’s Committee.

According to initial reports, a group of five people, including four foreign tourists and one Vietnamese tour guide, were traveling by car from Khanh Hoa Province to Dak Lak’s Tuy Hoa when they stopped to visit and swim on Tien Beach, located in Phuoc Tan Hamlet.

While swimming, two tourists, identified as Nicholas T., a German, and another tourist surnamed V., a Danish national, were caught in strong waves and swept offshore.

After being notified of the case, police officers in the commune promptly rushed to the scene.

They coordinated with rescuers, security forces, and border guards to carry out rescue operations.

The two victims were brought ashore and transported to a nearby medical center for treatment.

Local authorities said the swift response, strong sense of responsibility, and close coordination among the commune police and relevant units ensured the safety of the tourists and minimized potential damage.

The incident underscored the pivotal role of grassroots police forces in maintaining security, safety, and providing timely assistance to visitors in the area.