According to the Martyr Remains Recovery Team of the Ho Chi Minh City High Command, on October 3, forces continued to expand the search area in Zone B of Le Thi Rieng Park.

Team K74 carries out the task of recovering the remains of martyrs at Le Thi Rieng Park. (Photo: Ho Chi Minh City High Command)

Over 550 cubic meters of soil were processed during the day. The Ho Chi Minh City High Command mobilized three excavators, one dump truck, and two 3.5-ton trucks to handle excavation and soil transport, ensuring the search remained on schedule.

As a result, the task force discovered and recovered the remains of eight additional martyrs.

The task force discovered and recovered the remains of eight martyrs on October 3. (Photo: Ho Chi Minh City High Command)

From June 23 to the end of October 3, a total of 713 sets of remains of fallen soldiers were discovered and recovered at Le Thi Rieng Park; of these, 304 were accompanied by personal artifacts.

Of the total, 680 sets were discovered and recovered individually. The remaining 33 sets were found at eight mass grave sites, two in Zone A and six in Zone B.

Soil excavation and screening operations are being carried out urgently. (Photo: Ho Chi Minh City High Command)

Upon discovery, the remains were transported to a designated holding area, where samples were collected for subsequent processing.

Search and recovery operations at Le Thi Rieng Park are ongoing, with Zone B currently serving as the focal point for concentrating personnel and equipment to expand the search area.

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