# Drowning incident in Ho Chi Minh City

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/drowning-incident-in-ho-chi-minh-city
> Updated: 2026-10-10T01:46:23.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

On October 9, a 17-year-old male drowned in the Ong Bo Canal in Ho Chi Minh City while swimming with friends near Vinh Phu 10 Street. After the teenager was swept away, local fire and rescue forces (PC07) deployed divers to the scene. His body was recovered at approximately 8:30 PM that evening. Local police are investigating the circumstances of the accident.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-10: Ho Chi Minh City rescue teams recover body of 17-year-old drowned in canal

A 17-year-old boy's body was recovered by rescue teams in Ho Chi Minh City after he drowned while swimming with friends in the Ong Bo Canal.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ho-chi-minh-city-rescue-teams-recover-body-of-17-year-old-drowned-in-canal

### 2026-09-26: Body of man discovered in Ho Da, Ho Chi Minh City

The body of a man, believed to be from Hue, was discovered floating in Ho Da at the Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City area on September 26. Authorities are investigating.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/body-of-man-discovered-in-ho-da-ho-chi-minh-city

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