Tourist Boat Capsizes in Vietnam Killing at Least 34
VIETNAM – Updates as a Wonder Sea tourist boat capsizes in Ha Long Bay, Vietnam: A tourist boat capsized in Vietnam killing at least 34 onboard as rescue operations are ongoing, as 11 have been rescued.
The Wonder Sea cruise vessel was carrying 53 people and capsized at the Ha Long Bay.
The vessel overturned around afternoon near the Dau Go Cave in the Quang Ninh province following strong winds and heavy rain, local media outlet VN Express reported, citing local provincial officials.
According to officials, so far 11 people have been rescued while 34 bodies have been recovered.
There were reportedly 48 tourists and five crew members on board, including many families with children.
Police and rescue teams have been deployed, and efforts continue to locate those missing, but rescue operations have currently been halted due to poor visibility at night and heavy rain in the area.
