Vietnam joins search, rescue efforts in Turkey

A delegation of the Vietnam People’s Army arrived in Antakya city of Turkey’s Hatay province on February 13 evening (local time), to join search and rescue activities for earthquake-hit victims.

The search and rescue team from the Vietnam People's Army (Photo: VNA)

The leader of the team, Major General Pham Van Ty (second, right), Deputy Director of the Department of Search and Rescue and Deputy Chief of the Office of the National Committee for Incident and Disaster Response, Search and Rescue, meets with representatives from the Disaster and Emergency Management Authority under the Ministry of Interior to hear of the latest developments. (Photo: VNA)

The Vietnamese search and rescue team brings equipment and service dogs to perform their tasks. (Photo: VNA)

Saws and hand-held cutters are indispensable tools. (Photo: VNA)

The equipment is double-checked before being sealed and delivered to the mission site. (Photo: VNA)

A specialised hydraulic jack system. (Photo: VNA)

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