Nguyen Dinh Tu, chairman of the Hung Loi Commune People's Committee, said on November 2 that Hoang Thi Cho, a resident of Lang Phan Village, was found that morning after going missing on October 28.
Cho was conscious when found but had injured her leg and could not walk. Local authorities said she had gone without food or water for more than five days.
Rescuers provided first aid at the scene before taking her to the commune health station for further monitoring and treatment.
After receiving reports of her disappearance, Hung Loi authorities had mobilised local forces to conduct an extensive search. The operation lasted several days and was hampered by the area's difficult terrain.