Vietnam Tourist Boat Capsizes: Tragedy in Halong Bay, Remembering the Victims
Divers continue to search Halong Bay, Vietnam, after a sightseeing ship capsized in a squall on Saturday, with at least 34 bodies recovered and 11 rescued. The vessel, carrying 53 people, including tourists and crew, was caught in a storm and lost its GPS signal. Rescue efforts are hampered by heavy rain and limited visibility, as authorities utilize multiple boats and rescue craft. The search focuses on the cockpit and engine room of the ship, while a survivor details the desperation to locate missing family members, as the popular tourist destination, a UNESCO World Heritage site, sees many people in critical need of assistance.
John Q. Hosedrinker