# Accidental incidents involving youth in Vietnam

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/accidental-incidents-involving-youth-in-vietnam
> Updated: 2026-08-12T00:59:00.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

In July 2026, a 19-year-old man disappeared while swimming at the Hóa An stone quarry in Đồng Nai province. Despite searches by professional divers, the individual was not recovered. The incident highlighted safety concerns at the quarry, noting a lack of adequate fencing and oversight.

In August 2026, a separate incident occurred on the Son Tra Peninsula in Da Nang, where a 19-year-old student fell into a deep ravine near a resort area. Local military authorities conducted a rescue operation using specialized equipment to reach the victim. The student was reported to be in stable health, and authorities issued warnings regarding cliff-edge safety.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-12: Son Tra Peninsula: Student rescued after falling into ravine

Rescue teams saved a 19-year-old student who fell into a deep ravine on Da Nang's Son Tra Peninsula during the night of August 11.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/son-tra-peninsula-student-rescued-after-falling-into-ravine

### 2026-07-22: Dong Nai teen missing after drowning at Hóa An quarry

A 19‑year‑old from Đồng Nai disappeared while swimming at Hóa An quarry lake on 22 July; divers have searched without success, highlighting safety lapses at the site.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dong-nai-teen-missing-after-drowning-at-ha-an-quarry

---
Cite as: Accidental incidents involving youth in Vietnam. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/accidental-incidents-involving-youth-in-vietnam