Locals praise and thank the efforts of the Vietnamese rescue team in helping Myanmar quake victims.

A very strong earthquake on 28 March and subsequent aftershocks in Myanmar caused damage to roads, bridges, buildings and some casualties.

In response to this disaster, local and international search and rescue teams have been working in real-time. The Vietnamese team, along with doctors, nurses, search and rescue dogs, support vehicles and equipment, began activities in houses in Zabuthiri Township on 31 March.

“Their team seemed to be doing their job with dedication and determination beyond being just dutiful. It may also be due to the ability of their media personnel. They are well-organized and have a full sense of team spirit,” praised a local.

“To find trapped persons, the dog and its master ran first and planted red flags in the places indicated by the dog. The next team checked more carefully with handheld radars. If it was certain that there was someone in that area, the next team started to dig and breakthrough. They carefully recorded the valuables found returned them to their owners, and encouraged the grieving families of the deceased. Seeing these scenes, we can’t help praising them, “ he added.

The Vietnamese rescue team from the Ministry of National Defence and Public Security consisting of 106 members arrived in Myanmar on 30 March.

Htun Htun/ZN

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