# Emergency incidents in Da Nang

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/emergency-incidents-in-da-nang
> Updated: 2026-08-18T02:33:00.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

Recent incidents in Da Nang, Vietnam, have highlighted various physical dangers to residents. On August 8, a 24-year-old woman survived eight hours adrift at sea after being swept away by waves at Mui Nghe on the Son Tra Peninsula. Despite being unable to swim, she utilized survival techniques and a makeshift float made of plastic bottles to stay afloat until she was rescued by a Vietnam Navy vessel.

Separately, on August 9, a 54-year-old woman required intensive medical care after suffering severe heatstroke while working outdoors. The patient experienced acute kidney failure, blood clotting disorders, and myocardial injury. Following stabilization at Viet-Han Da Nang Hospital, medical professionals have issued warnings regarding high temperatures and sun exposure.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-18: Da Nang woman recovers from severe heatstroke and organ damage

A 54-year-old woman in Da Nang, Vietnam, is recovering after suffering severe heatstroke and multiple organ complications while working outdoors in high temperatures.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/da-nang-woman-recovers-from-severe-heatstroke-and-organ-damage

### 2026-08-09: Danang woman survives eight hours adrift at sea

A woman survived eight hours adrift at sea in Da Nang, Vietnam, by using survival techniques and a makeshift plastic bottle float after being swept away by waves at Mui Nghe.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/danang-woman-survives-eight-hours-adrift-at-sea

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