Tourist boat capsizes during a thunderstorm in Vietnam, leaving 34 dead
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A boating accident in Ha Long Bay, Vietnam, resulted in 34 deaths and eight people missing after a strong thunderstorm surprised tourists. The Wonder Sea boat was on a sightseeing excursion with 48 passengers and five crew members when it capsized. Rescue operations saved 11 individuals, while reports indicated 23 people remained unaccounted for. A 14-year-old boy was among the survivors, rescued after four hours. The incident occurred amid warnings of an approaching tropical storm expected to impact the region.
A boat carrying tourists capsized during a sudden thunderstorm in Vietnam, killing 34 people and leaving eight others missing. The Wonder Sea boat had 48 passengers and five crew members.
Strong winds caused the boat to turn upside down during a sightseeing tour of Ha Long Bay, a popular destination. Rescue workers managed to save 11 people.
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