Tragedy at sea: Vietnam boat capsize survivors recount harrowing moments
A boat carrying 32 Indian passengers capsized off the coast of Vietnam, resulting in 15 fatalities. Survivors reported that rough seas and a sudden shift in weight during a sharp turn caused the vessel to overturn shortly after departure.
Why it matters
This tragic incident highlights safety concerns for international tourism and the risks associated with small-vessel maritime travel.
Survivors of the Vietnamese boat tragedy state that rough seas in the waters and passengers sliding to one side when the boat turned caused the disaster.
The boat, which departed from Vietnam’s Hòn Mây Rút Ngoài island with 32 Indian passengers and four crew members, overturned and capsized shortly after. Fifteen people lost their lives in this accident, including 10 from Tamil Nadu, three from Andhra Pradesh, and two from Kerala. The bodies of the deceased are scheduled to arrive in India on Monday.
S. Nirmalkumar from Palani is one of the survivors who travelled on this boat. He described to The Hindu what happened when the boat capsized. “It was around 12 noon. Lunch had been arranged on a nearby island. Everyone on the boat was wearing a life jacket.”
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