A tourist boat capsized in Vietnam's Ha Long Bay on July 19, 2025, resulting in at least 37 fatalities. The vessel was carrying 48 passengers and five crew members when it capsized due to heavy rain and storm conditions. Rescue efforts are ongoing, with 11 people rescued and 34 bodies recovered. The incident has raised concerns about safety in the area, especially during stormy weather.
CNN - VN Express reported that the Wonder Sea was caught in a storm around 1.30 p.m. local time (2.30 a.m. ET), which caused it to capsize.
Most of the passengers were from the Vietnamese capital Hanoi and traveling as families, according to VN Express, which reported the eldest passenger as 53 years old and the youngest as just 3. Over 20 children were on board, VNExpress said.
34 bodies found after tourist boat capsizes during storm in Vietnam
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