Vietnamese workers praised for heroic rescue of 90-year-old woman in deadly Japan quake
Major Japanese media outlets have highlighted the bravery of five Vietnamese workers who rescued a 90-year-old woman from a collapsed house following the Kumamoto earthquake, praising their quick action and the solidarity shown by the Vietnamese community in Japan.
Five Vietnamese construction workers in Japan earned praise for their heroic rescue of a 90-year-old woman during the deadly 7.1-magnitude earthquake that struck Kumamoto prefecture on Kyushu island. The woman, who lived alone, was discovered trapped under the rubble of her collapsed home, having survived by being wedged in a small space beneath a fallen wall and door.
Upon arriving at the scene, the Vietnamese workers heard the woman's cries for help and immediately began clearing debris with their bare hands and available tools, working alongside local residents.
Rescuer Le Huy Tuan recounted the harrowing experience, stating that they all put safety aside to focus solely on saving the elderly woman. The rescue occurred in Yatsushiro city, where the Vietnamese nationals collaborated with the locals to pull the victim from the wreckage while aftershocks continued. The courageous actions of the Vietnamese workers were documented by Japanese broadcasters TBS and NHK, who featured the story in their respective news programs.
The VNA correspondents in Japan reported that Japanese journalists have also reached out for more information about the incident, expressing admiration for the Vietnamese citizens' bravery.
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