State President presents Medals to police soldiers who saved 4 drowning people

Captain Thai Ngo Hieu was awarded the Medal of Courage by President Nguyen Xuan Phuc for his actions to save 4 drowning people in Ba Ria – Vung Tau sea.

Brave police officer saves 4 people from drowning.

On April 13, President Nguyen Xuan Phuc signed Decision No. 443 on awarding the Order of Courage to Captain Thai Ngo Hieu, an officer of the Fire Prevention and Fighting Police Department. Dong Nai province, for having bravely saved 4 people from drowning in the sea of ​​Ba Ria – Vung Tau.

Earlier, on the morning of April 11, State President Nguyen Xuan Phuc praised and praised Captain Thai Ngo Hieu with the brave spirit of a soldier of the People’s Public Security who made efforts to save 4 people from drowning on the morning of 10. /4.

President Nguyen Xuan Phuc emphasized that this is really a brave, chivalrous and noble act that is admired and respected by the people. Examples of self-sacrificing for the lives of victims like Mr. Hieu need to be spread in a timely manner to multiply faith in the good things in life.

As reported, on the morning of April 10, a group of tourists visiting and staying at a resort in Phuoc Tinh commune, Long Dien district went to the sea embankment to have fun, take pictures and was swept into the sea by the waves.

At this time, the tide was high, the waves were strong, the group of tourists was swept into the sea by the waves, the rest shouted for help and jumped to save them.

While swimming with his family, Lieutenant Thai Ngo Hieu, officer of the Fire Prevention and Rescue Police Department of Dong Nai Provincial Police, heard people calling for help, so he quickly went to the area where people were in distress.

At this time, lieutenant Hieu rushed into the fierce waves to bring 4 victims to the shore. At this time, the victims were in a state of unconsciousness, hands and feet purple. When bringing the victim ashore, lieutenant Hieu used his skills and training in first aid, CPR, chest compressions and saved the lives of the victims.

When 4 people were rescued, and 1 more victim was still not found, Lieutenant Hieu and functional forces of Ba Ria – Vung Tau province continued to organize the search. However, when found, this victim did not survive.

With a very brave action, not afraid of danger, on April 11, General To Lam, Minister of Public Security signed a Decision to promote the rank of professional officer from lieutenant to captain for soldiers. Thai Ngo Hieu.

On April 12, the Dong Nai Provincial Police held a ceremony to announce the decision of the Minister of Public Security to promote the rank of outstanding rank and the letter of commendation from the Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, the Certificate of Merit from the Provincial People’s Committee for the representative. Lieutenant Thai Ngo Hieu.