A tourist boat carrying 46 passengers and three crew members capsized in Vietnam’s iconic Ha Long Bay on Saturday, leaving at least 35 dead and four missing in one of the country’s worst maritime tragedies in recent years. 🌏🚨
Rescue teams scrambled to save 10 survivors after the vessel overturned in Quang Ninh province, a UNESCO World Heritage Site famed for its emerald waters and limestone cliffs. Authorities confirmed the ferry was operating legally but have not yet disclosed the cause of the accident.
⚡️ Why it matters: Ha Long Bay attracts millions of travelers annually, raising urgent questions about tourism safety standards. The incident has sparked grief across Vietnam, with social media flooded with tributes using hashtags like #HaLongBayTragedy.
Local officials vowed to intensify search efforts for the missing while prioritizing support for victims’ families. This disaster echoes similar incidents in Southeast Asia, where overcrowded tourist vessels sometimes face lax regulations.
