Over 30 Dead After Boat Carrying Tourists Capsizes In Unexpected Thunderstorm
A boat carrying tourists capsized after an unexpected thunderstorm hit Vietnam Saturday, leaving 34 people dead, according to multiple reports.
The Wonder Sea was carrying 48 passengers and five crew members during a tour of Ha Long Bay, NPR reported, citing local outlets. Eight people are still missing, the outlet reported.
Tourist boat capsizes in Vietnam’s Ha Long Bay, leaving at least 34 dead https://t.co/euNDujozBO pic.twitter.com/OqCiNRdX8P
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Eleven individuals were saved by rescue workers and the dead were recovered at a site near where the boat capsized, NPR reported, citing the VNExpress newspaper. The newspaper reported that the boat turned over due to strong winds.
The boat overturned around 1:30 p.m., local time and lost its GPS signal around 2:05 p.m., according to VNExpress. Authorities with local police, port authorities and the navy responded alongside 27 boats and two rescue crafts. (Read more from “Over 30 Dead After Boat Carrying Tourists Capsizes In Unexpected Thunderstorm” HERE)
