A 60 year old Russian visitor died after being pulled out by strong rip currents while swimming off Mui Ne Beach on 29 November, despite rapid rescue efforts by lifeguards and watercraft operators.
According to initial reports, three tourists entered the water along the resort strip in Mui Ne in the morning. They were suddenly caught by strong currents that dragged them away from shore. Rescue staff and jet ski operators noticed the emergency and rushed to the scene using rescue boards and watercraft.
Two Vietnamese tourists were brought safely back to shore. The Russian man, identified as C.A., was carried farther out by the current and submerged before rescuers could reach him. He was eventually pulled from the water, given immediate first aid on the beach, and transported to a hospital but did not survive.
Local authorities said the weather at the time was sunny and waves were moderate, but strong rip currents were present, likely intensified by Storm 15 passing through the region. These invisible channels of fast moving water can quickly sweep swimmers outside safe zones even when the surface conditions appear calm.
Lifeguards and beach operators said they had repeatedly blown whistles and used loudspeakers to warn swimmers who ventured too far, but some visitors continued to ignore the warnings.
Authorities have secured the scene, interviewed rescuers and witnesses, and are coordinating with Russian consular officials and the victim’s family on post incident procedures and repatriation.
Mui Ne, a major beach destination in southern Vietnam, draws thousands of international tourists each year. Officials are urging visitors to follow safety instructions closely during the storm season when rip currents become more unpredictable.
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Source: Vietnam Insider