On Monday, Da Nang People’s Committee Chairman Huynh Duc Tho sent thank you letters to all those involved in saving the lives of the passengers from the Thao Van 2 trip boat which capsized on the Han River on the evening of 4 June. 

The rescuers were military officers and men, militia groups, and relevant agencies’ employees from across the city, along with fishermen and crew members onboard other boats operating on the river at the time of the accident.

In his letters, Chairman Tho remarked that the tragic incident had caused very painful consequences because of the unexpected passing of 3 passengers who will be sadly missed by their families.  Also, the incident has blighted the image of the city, and especially its tourism sector.

He highly praised the rescuers for doing their utmost to help the victims, regardless of their own safety.  Their good deeds had played a vital role in minimising the number of casualties.

The city leader also thanked local fishermen for becoming involved in the search for those who had gone missing after the incident, and the discovery of their bodies.

Sincere thanks were also given to the doctors at the local hospitals for their great efforts in saving the lives of those who were in a very critical condition, and to the taxi and motorbike taxi drivers who promptly carried injured passengers to hospital.

The city leader also thanked local generous donors for providing funds to help the families of the victims.

Finally, he pledged that he and the other city leaders would do their utmost to relieve the profound sadness of the families of the victims, and take stronger measures to make sure that such a horrific tragedy never happens in the city again.