Mũi Né Beach, located in the coastal area of Vietnam, is facing a significant pollution crisis as it has been inundated with various types of waste, affecting both the environment and local tourism. Over the past two months, the beach has been covered with trash, including fishing nets, shoes, bottles, and clothing, stretching over a kilometer from the sandy shore to the seawall.

The most severely affected area is near the coconut garden behind the Rang Church, where trash has piled up nearly half a meter high, emitting unpleasant odors. Local residents and tourists have reported that they cannot even set foot on the beach due to the overwhelming amount of waste. According to Nguyen Van Ne, a local resident, much of the garbage originates from other places, carried by the South wind from June to October, bringing household waste from river mouths and debris from fishing boats into Mũi Né Bay.

Despite the ongoing issue, no cleanup efforts have been observed for over two months, leading to a significant accumulation of trash. Local businesses, including homestays, are also feeling the impact, as guests frequently complain about the inability to swim or stroll along the beach. Bao Thu, a manager at a local homestay, expressed frustration, stating that the volume of waste is too large for their staff to manage alone. She emphasized that only a concerted effort from local authorities with heavy equipment could hope to restore the beach.

On September 19, a group of tourists and expatriates living in Mũi Né took to social media to rally their friends for a volunteer cleanup effort. Equipped with gloves, they began manually collecting trash from the beach. Alex, a Russian tourist, lamented the situation, stating, "It's horrific; we need to protect Mũi Né Beach immediately." In response to the crisis, the local government mobilized around 100 people, including border guards and youth volunteers, to assist in the cleanup.

Trash collected from the beach was bagged and transported to waiting trucks for disposal. Lieutenant Colonel Le Hoang Phuc, a political officer at the Mũi Né Border Guard Station, confirmed their participation in the community effort. Due to the extensive amount of waste, the cleanup operation is scheduled to continue over two days, September 19-20, with hundreds of participants expected. Le Thanh Son, the chairman of the Mũi Né People's Committee, stated that additional machinery would be needed to effectively clear the beach.