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  A bizarre and emotional story from Vietnam has continued to attract international attention, involving a man who reportedly went to extraordinary lengths to remain close to his deceased wife. The man, identified as Le Van, from Quang Nam Province in Vietnam, reportedly struggled to accept the death of his wife, Pham Thi Sang, who passed away in 2003. The couple had married in 1975 in an arrangement made by their parents and reportedly had seven children together. According to accounts published by international media, Le Van was away working when his wife died. He reportedly returned home shortly before her burial and had very little time to see her face. Unable to cope with the loss, he allegedly began sleeping on her grave at the cemetery. He Reportedly Dug a Tunnel to Reach His Wife's Grave Reports stated that Le Van eventually dug a tunnel leading to his wife's burial site because he wanted to remain close to her, even during harsh weather conditions. However, his childre...