Recognising it as a protected wild animal, Vu contacted local police and voluntarily handed it over to authorities.
Police and forest rangers subsequently took custody of the animal, completed the required procedures and monitored its condition before releasing it back into its natural habitat.
According to authorities, the Chinese pangolin (Manis pentadactyla) is classified as a rare and endangered species under Vietnam's wildlife protection regulations.
Officials said the resident's actions contributed to biodiversity conservation and helped promote public awareness of wildlife protection.