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Desperate search underway for survivors after Vietnam tourist boat capsizes

Rescuers recover victims after tourist boat capsizes in Vietnam
  • A sightseeing vessel carrying 48 passengers and five crew members capsized in Ha Long Bay, Vietnam, on Saturday.
  • The boat was overturned by strong winds during a sudden thunderstorm, leading to a tragic incident.
  • At least 34 people have been confirmed dead following the capsizing.
  • Authorities reported that 11 individuals were rescued, while eight people remain missing.
  • Among the survivors was a 14-year-old boy who recounted being trapped in the overturned hull before his rescue.
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