The rescue team of the Ministry of Public Security of Vietnam found a child who had died due to the disaster from a residential building in the Balathidi area of Zabuthiri Township, confirmed a representative of the Vietnamese search and rescue mission.

The victim, Mg Khant Thuta Nygan, was handed over to local authorities and the family, said the representative.

This marks the first successful recovery by the Vietnamese task force, demonstrating their determination on the first day of assisting Myanmar in overcoming the aftermath of the earthquake.

Earlier in the morning, the team conducted a survey and identified three locations where people were suspected to be trapped inside the four-story building, which contained 24 bedrooms.

After a thorough search, the rescue team discovered two people trapped, including one child.

Immediately, officers and soldiers split into two teams to prioritize the deployment of rescue equipment, including multi-purpose cutters, hydraulic drills, lighting systems, and generators.

According to the rescue team commander, the initial survey detected the scent of a deceased victim. The team then quickly used sniffer dogs and specialized equipment to pinpoint the victim’s location.

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