In pictures: Looking back at remarkable moments of the Vietnamese rescue team in Myanmar

The 8-day mission to assist with rescue efforts after the devastating earthquake in Myanmar has come to an end. The Vietnamese search and rescue team worked tirelessly among the rubble, managing to save one life and recover dozens of bodies that were buried under debris. Let’s look back at some of the unforgettable moments of the Vietnamese rescue team in Myanmar.
Immediately after the earthquake disaster in Myanmar, the Vietnamese rescue team arrived in Naypyidaw in the early hours of March 31 to begin search operations.
Immediately after the earthquake disaster in Myanmar, the Vietnamese rescue team arrived in Naypyidaw in the early hours of March 31 to begin search operations.
On the very first day, Myanmar authorities urgently requested assistance in locating four individuals trapped inside a collapsed apartment building.

On the very first day, Myanmar authorities urgently requested assistance in locating four individuals trapped inside a collapsed apartment building.
One of the most crucial initial tasks was reconnaissance of the scene and deploying search dogs to locate signs of life or pinpoint the exact positions of those trapped beneath the rubble.

One of the most crucial initial tasks was reconnaissance of the scene and deploying search dogs to locate signs of life or pinpoint the exact positions of those trapped beneath the rubble.
The Vietnamese rescue team raced against time, urgently launching search and rescue efforts in the capital city of Naypyidaw with utmost responsibility, regardless of the darkness and danger.

The Vietnamese rescue team raced against time, urgently launching search and rescue efforts in the capital city of Naypyidaw with utmost responsibility, regardless of the darkness and danger.
In Myanmar, most buildings collapsed at the first floor. The structural integrity of remaining buildings is highly unstable — even minor tremors could lead to a full collapse, posing a serious risk to rescuers.

In Myanmar, most buildings collapsed at the first floor. The structural integrity of remaining buildings is highly unstable — even minor tremors could lead to a full collapse, posing a serious risk to rescuers.
The Vietnamese rescue team used hydraulic cutters and a system of support beams to break through concrete while ensuring the stability of the remaining structure to prevent further collapse.

The Vietnamese rescue team used hydraulic cutters and a system of support beams to break through concrete while ensuring the stability of the remaining structure to prevent further collapse.
Even in the most challenging and complex situations, the rescue team from Vietnam’s Ministry of Public Security completed their tasks. They used gas masks to crawl into the narrowest spaces to retrieve victims’ bodies.

Even in the most challenging and complex situations, the rescue team from Vietnam’s Ministry of Public Security completed their tasks. They used gas masks to crawl into the narrowest spaces to retrieve victims’ bodies.
There were simple moments, such as the Vietnamese People’s Army sharing meals right at the disaster site.

There were simple moments, such as the Vietnamese People’s Army sharing meals right at the disaster site.
One especially memorable moment occurred on the afternoon of April 2, when the Vietnamese People's Army rescue team achieved a miracle. After five days buried under debris, one survivor was successfully rescued through coordinated efforts.

One especially memorable moment occurred on the afternoon of April 2, when the Vietnamese People's Army rescue team achieved a miracle. After five days buried under debris, one survivor was successfully rescued through coordinated efforts.
Myanmar citizens expressed deep gratitude to the Vietnamese rescue team.

Myanmar citizens expressed deep gratitude to the Vietnamese rescue team.
The coordinated efforts between Vietnamese and Myanmar rescue teams were seamless.

The coordinated efforts between Vietnamese and Myanmar rescue teams were seamless.
All boundaries seemed to disappear — when victims were brought out alive, rescuers from both countries clapped, hugged, and shared joy as if they were family.

All boundaries seemed to disappear — when victims were brought out alive, rescuers from both countries clapped, hugged, and shared joy as if they were family.
There were days of intense and effective work when the combined rescue teams from the Ministry of National Defence and Ministry of Public Security found and recovered nearly ten victims from the rubble. According to Myanmar’s statistics, after all search efforts concluded, the Vietnamese team had recovered the highest number of victims among all the international teams.

There were days of intense and effective work when the combined rescue teams from the Ministry of National Defence and Ministry of Public Security found and recovered nearly ten victims from the rubble. According to Myanmar’s statistics, after all search efforts concluded, the Vietnamese team had recovered the highest number of victims among all the international teams.
In addition to locating victims’ bodies, the Vietnamese team also found and handed over large amounts of cash recovered at the scene to local authorities.

In addition to locating victims’ bodies, the Vietnamese team also found and handed over large amounts of cash recovered at the scene to local authorities.
Tears flowed — both from the pain of loss and from gratitude toward the Vietnamese soldiers. The sight of locals emotionally thanking the rescue team was a powerful motivator for the team to overcome every hardship and fulfill their mission.

Tears flowed — both from the pain of loss and from gratitude toward the Vietnamese soldiers. The sight of locals emotionally thanking the rescue team was a powerful motivator for the team to overcome every hardship and fulfill their mission.
Htet Muang Muang emotionally said: "Personally, I thank the Vietnamese soldiers." He expressed heartfelt thanks to Major General Pham Van Ty and the entire task force.

Htet Muang Muang emotionally said: "Personally, I thank the Vietnamese soldiers." He expressed heartfelt thanks to Major General Pham Van Ty and the entire task force.
Myanmar’s authorities and people truly appreciate and hold Vietnam in high regard.

Myanmar’s authorities and people truly appreciate and hold Vietnam in high regard.
The Vietnamese search and rescue team has left a lasting and positive impression on Myanmar and the international community following this mission.

The Vietnamese search and rescue team has left a lasting and positive impression on Myanmar and the international community following this mission.
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