# Water accidents and rescue operations in Vietnam

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/water-accidents-and-rescue-operations-in-vietnam
> Updated: 2026-09-01T16:47:50.000Z. Sources: 18. Developments: 2.

In late August, a boat carrying four men capsized on the Linh Nham River in Thái Nguyên province after striking a water discharge gate at the Linh Nham dam. One passenger reached the shore, and one victim, Đặng Bá Lưu, was recovered. Search operations for the remaining two individuals were conducted by local police and military units amidst high water levels and strong currents.

By early September, additional water-related incidents involving tourists were reported across Vietnam. In Quản Bạ, rescue teams searched for a missing male tourist swept into a cave area at Khâu Làn waterfall. Meanwhile, in Quảng Ngãi province, authorities rescued four tourists from large waves at Mỹ Khê Beach. These incidents occurred during a period of complex weather conditions and increased holiday activity.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-01: Vietnam rescue operations underway for tourists in water accidents

Rescue teams in Vietnam are searching for a missing tourist at Khâu Làn waterfall, while lifeguards in Quảng Ngãi successfully rescued four people from strong waves and currents.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vietnam-rescue-operations-underway-for-tourists-in-water-accidents

### 2026-08-25: Thái Nguyên authorities search for missing persons after boat capsizes

Rescue teams in Thái Nguyên are searching for two missing people after a boat carrying four men capsized on the Linh Nham River. One victim's body has been recovered.

16 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vietnam-maritime-rescue-saves-nine-fishermen-after-engine-failure

---
Cite as: Water accidents and rescue operations in Vietnam. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/water-accidents-and-rescue-operations-in-vietnam