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Vietnamese Police Officer Dies During Operation on Cai River
A Vietnamese police officer died on Saturday in Khanh Hoa Province after an operation on the Cai River. Captain Nguyen Xuan Hai disappeared during the overnight operation and his body was recovered later that morning.
Captain Nguyen Xuan Hai and a colleague were monitoring the Cai River in Dien Lam Commune, Khanh Hoa Province, when they noticed a raft near the shore. Initial reports indicate the people on the raft were possibly mining sand. The individuals steered the raft toward the centre of the river when they realized they had been detected. Hai entered the water to intercept them, but he was swept away by strong currents, according to reports. Search and rescue teams searched the area through the night and morning.
Key Facts
- Captain Nguyen Xuan Hai died during an operation on the Cai River.
- The incident occurred in the Dien Lam Commune, Khanh Hoa Province.
- Hai and a colleague spotted a raft suspected of illegal activity.
- Hai disappeared after entering the water to intercept the raft.
- Search and rescue teams found his body later that morning.
- The incident occurred early Saturday.
- Authorities are currently investigating the matter.