US citizen in distress on Saigon River rescued hinh anh 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