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Over 1,000 sets of war martyrs' remains found at Hanoi park
Authorities in Vietnam have recovered more than 1,005 sets of remains belonging to war martyrs at Le Thi Rieng Park in Hanoi. The ongoing excavation has uncovered hundreds of sets accompanied by personal belongings that may aid in identification.
LSN Vietnam ·
Recovery operations at Le Thi Rieng Park have yielded 1,005 sets of martyrs' remains since June, with military teams continuing systematic excavation work at the site. The Hanoi Military Command's Team K74 has led the effort between June 23 and November 9, according to officials overseeing the project.
Among the recovered remains, 371 sets were accompanied by personal belongings that could potentially assist in identifying the deceased. The personal items represent a significant portion of the total recovery and offer hope for families seeking to locate and honor their relatives who perished during Vietnam's war years.
The discovery at Le Thi Rieng Park represents one of the largest recovery operations of war remains in the capital city in recent years. Teams have worked systematically through the park grounds, with periodic announcements of recovered remains as the excavation progresses.
The recovery efforts underscore ongoing Vietnamese government commitment to locating and honoring war martyrs decades after the conflict's end. Officials have not announced a completion date for operations at the site, suggesting search and recovery work may continue in coming months.