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US citizen in distress on Saigon River rescued

Border guards of Ho Chi Minh City on May 2 morning rescued a US citizen in distress on the Saigon River.
US citizen in distress on Saigon River rescued ảnh 1The 60-year-old victim was found stranded near Khanh Hoi seaport. (Photo: VNA)
 

HCM City (VNA) – Border guards of Ho Chi Minh City on May 2 morning rescued a US citizen in distress on the Saigon River.

The 60-year-old male victim was found stranded near Khanh Hoi seaport.

After receiving first aid, he was in stable condition and brought to Cho Ray hospital for further medical check-up.

The man is residing at Tan Dinh ward and teaching English at a university in HCM City.

Relevant forces are conducting necessary legal procedures to investigate the case./.

VNA
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