The incident happened on Thursday as the tourist was walking around central Da Nang and exploring the beach city. At the time, Da Nang was experiencing persistent heavy rain, which further complicated the situation and increased the risk for anyone attempting to retrieve the device. A police officer climbs into a dark storm drain to retrieve an iPhone for a Hong Kong tourist who accidentally dropped it while exploring Da Nang City, central Vietnam, December 25, 2025. She expressed heartfelt thanks to the Da Nang police officers, praising their professionalism and willingness to help in challenging conditions. The Hong Kong tourist (C) smiles with relief after receiving her recovered phone, Da Nang City, central Vietnam, December 25, 2025.

Source: Tuoitre News December 26, 2025 08:49 UTC