Vietnam boat survivor: Captain jumped, so did I
A survivor of a boat tragedy in Vietnam recounts how the captain's decision to jump into the water prompted others to follow, leading to their survival. The survivor emphasizes that a lack of medical supplies on the island contributed to further loss of life.
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The account highlights critical safety failures and the need for better emergency medical infrastructure in tourist-heavy regions.
CHENNAI: "It all happened in the blink of an eye, and only those who were seated at the front of the speedboat and jumped into the water after the captain jumped managed to survive," Nirmal Kumar, one of the survivors of the July 11 Vietnam boat tragedy, said Tuesday as he exited the airport.Still visibly shaken, Nirmal said he had not been able to sleep since the mishap.‘Availability of medicines on island would’ve saved at least 6 more lives’A storm hit the boat from one side and the captain immediately jumped off. Something came over me, and I also jumped into the water. A few more followed. Only they survived. Since it was a closed boat, those seated in the rear could not get out.
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