A man in the central province of Quang Ngai who lived in the forest for up to 40 years is now alone after the death of his father.

When Ho Van Lang brought out of the forest in 2013

After the tragic death of his mother and two sons when US bombs hit his house, Ho Van Thanh, a soldier, panicked and took his one-year-old son Ho Van Lang into the jungle. He lived in the forest for 40 years until August 7, 2013. 

When they were encouraged to leave the jungle, Thanh was 81 and Lang was 41. They were living in a 2sq.m thatch hut on an ancient tree on the slopes of A Pon Mountain.

After being brought out of the forest, Lang and his father returned their hometown in Tra Phong Commune, Tay Tra District to live with his younger brother’s family Ho Van Tri. 

Reintegrating into the society, everything seemed to be new to Lang who gradually became familiar with his new life. However, one thing remained unchanged as he always hung on to his father like the time they were still in the forest.  

Every day, he burns incense for his father   

Tri said that when his father was hospitalised, Lang insisted going with him. During the stay at hospital, Lang slept with him. 

But since his father’s death, Lang has been depressed. Every day, he burns incense for his father and then stands at the altar. 

His daily life consists of working in the field and raising pigs and chicken.

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