玩偶姐姐

Spent the last 24 hours speaking with friends in Thai Nguyen, as well as relatives of my GF.

In Thai Nguyen City and surrounding area, volunteer's using private boats have been out rescuing people stranded by the flooding (some on the second floor, some on their rooftops!). Emergency deliveries of food and water are being made to families in need. The local coordinator of this effort has asked people to contact him by Zalo, as his phone's data and its battery are unable to handle all the incoming calls. No sign of action from "officialdom" as of yet.

There simply aren't enough boats to help everyone. These "Good Samaritans" deserve the utmost respect for their selfless actions. Also, FB now has (at least) 30 postings from people in Thai Nguyen who are willing to host others in need, with offers of accommodation and food. The cries and pleas for help on Zalo are difficult to read.

GF has confirmed the death of one of her friends, with another two "missing". In the last 8 hours, contact has been lost with several of her relatives in the village of Phu Long. A friend of ours who owns a small restaurant in Thai Nguyen purchased and distributed to the boatmen 150 head-mount flashlights to aid them in their search.